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Tandoori Murgh Tikka Masala in a patterned white bowl

Tandoori Murgh Tikka Masala

Safira
Tandoori Murgh Tikka Masala is a dish my mum made when I was last visiting and I knew it would make it's way to the blog soon after. In this recipe skinless boneless chicken breast is boiled and then added to a rich, luxurious and flavourful Curry sauce. It is delicious and perfect served with Jeera Rice or Naan.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 338 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb Chicken Breast Cut into small cubes
  • Pinch Salt
  • 2 Onions Diced
  • 1 ½ tsp Crushed Garlic
  • 1 tsp Crushed Green Chilli
  • 1 ½ tsp Crushed Ginger
  • 3 Tomatoes Cut into cubes
  • 200 g Tinned Plum Tomatoes Pureed
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • ¼ tsp Ground Turmeric
  • ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • ½ - 1 tsp Salt Adjust according to your taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika Powder
  • 2 tsp Tandoori Powder
  • tsp Powdered Red Food colouring Optional
  • 2 tbsp Double Cream

Instructions
 

  • First boil the Chicken with a little salt and a little water (about 1/4 cup is enough) in a pot for 7 - 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add Onions and cook until caramalised.
  • Add Garlic, Ginger and Green Chilli. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add fresh and tinned Tomatoes. Cook covered over a medium low heat for 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Add ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chilli, salt, paprika, tandoori powder and cook for 5 minutes over medium low heat.
  • Add the boiled Chicken with some of the stock (around 1/4 cup). Simmer for 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Mix through and then add colouring if you wish and a couple of tablespoons of Cream.

Notes

what to serve with tandoori murgh tikka masala

The BEST side is always Basmati rice, Jeera Rice, Naan or Roti.

Other sides:

Kachumber Salad

Onion Raita

Chicken And Water

You don't need to add much water because the Chicken will also release water. You can add a little more if you want to.

Salt

When adding salt to the Curry base, add less then you usually would because you have already added a little salt to the chicken when boiling.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 50gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 1149mgPotassium: 1290mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1377IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken tikka masala, Tandoori Chicken
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