{"id":"78afa369-2ed5-48c1-b392-c8dc5624ef6f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/78afa369-2ed5-48c1-b392-c8dc5624ef6f","source_url":"https://www.recipetineats.com/chicken-tikka-masala/","title":"Chicken Tikka Masala","description":"Recipe VIDEO above. Make this iconic curry at home!!! It's a stunner - and although there's an extensive looking list of ingredients, it's astonishingly straight forward. Far better than paste in a jar, less oily than restaurants, and you can get everything you need from supermarkets!Spice level: Low. Marinating time: 3 - 24 hours","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT45M","total_time":"PT60M","image_url":"https://www.recipetineats.com/tachyon/2018/04/Chicken-Tikka-Masala_0-SQ.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"600g/ 1.2lb   chicken thigh ((boneless, skinless), cut into 3cm / 2.2\" cubes (Note 1))","item":"g/ 1.2lb chicken thigh ((boneless, skinless), cut into 3cm / 2.2\" cubes (Note 1))","quantity":600},{"text":"1/2 cup plain yoghurt, ( full fat best (Greek is fine))","item":"plain yoghurt, ( full fat best (Greek is fine))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"6 cloves garlic (, minced (~1.5 tbsp))","item":"garlic (","quantity":6,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced (~1.5 tbsp))"},{"text":"1 tbsp fresh ginger (, grated)","item":"fresh ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":", grated"},{"text":"1 tsp garam masala ((Note 2))","item":"garam masala ((Note 2))","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp each salt, cumin, ground coriander, paprika (sweet, normal or smokey)","item":"each salt, cumin, ground coriander, paprika","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"sweet, normal or smokey"},{"text":"1 tbsp vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ((optional))","item":"cayenne pepper ((optional))","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Pinch black pepper","item":"black pepper","unit":"pinch"},{"text":"2 tsp lemon juice","item":"lemon juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 - 2 tbsp oil ((Note 3))","item":"oil ((Note 3))","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tsp turmeric","item":"turmeric","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp garam masala ((Note 2))","item":"garam masala ((Note 2))","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tsp coriander","item":"coriander","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp cumin","item":"cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/8 tsp cardamom powder","item":"cardamom powder","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/8 tsp cayenne pepper","item":"cayenne pepper","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 tbsp (65ml)  vegetable oil ((Note 3))","item":"vegetable oil ((Note 3))","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":65,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"30g / 2 tbsp  unsalted butter OR ghee","item":"/ 2 tbsp unsalted butter OR ghee","quantity":30,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1  onion, finely chopped ((brown, white or yellow))","item":"onion, finely chopped ((brown, white or yellow))","quantity":1},{"text":"1 tsp salt","item":"salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp fresh ginger (, grated)","item":"fresh ginger","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":", grated"},{"text":"6 cloves garlic (, crushed or grated)","item":"garlic","quantity":6,"unit":"clove","preparation":", crushed or grated"},{"text":"1 tbsp paprika ((not smoked))","item":"paprika ((not smoked))","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 2/3 cups (400ml)  tomato passata ((tomato puree))","item":"tomato passata ((tomato puree))","quantity":1.6666666666666665,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":400,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1 2/3 cups (400ml)  water","item":"water","quantity":1.6666666666666665,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":400,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp)  cream ((thickened or pure is fine))","item":"(1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) cream ((thickened or pure is fine))","quantity":100,"unit":"ml"},{"text":"1 tsp sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"50g / 3 tbsp   unsalted butter OR ghee","item":"/ 3 tbsp unsalted butter OR ghee","quantity":50,"unit":"g"},{"text":"Basmati rice","item":"Basmati rice"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Combine all ingredients except chicken in a bowl and mix. Add chicken and turn well to coat.","section":"Chicken Tikka:"},{"number":2,"text":"Cover with cling wrap and leave in fridge to marinate overnight (3 hours minimum).","section":"Chicken Tikka:"},{"number":3,"text":"Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non stick pan over high heat until smoking. Add half the chicken and spread out. Leave for 2 minutes or until charred. Turn each piece and cook the other side until charred - don't worry if not cooked inside. (Note 4, also Video helpful here) Remove into bowl.","section":"Chicken Tikka:"},{"number":4,"text":"Scrape out charred bits left in pan and discard. Add more oil if required and cook remaining chicken.","section":"Chicken Tikka:"},{"number":5,"text":"Wipe skillet with paper towels (or do this part in a pot as you need a lid). Turn heat down to medium high.","section":"Sauce:"},{"number":6,"text":"Add oil and butter. When butter is melted, add onions, ginger and salt.","section":"Sauce:"},{"number":7,"text":"Cook, stirring constantly to ensure it doesn't burn, until the ginger is starting to turn golden and the onions smell sweet, about 5 - 7 minutes.","section":"Sauce:"},{"number":8,"text":"Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and paprika, and cook for 2 minutes.","section":"Sauce:"},{"number":9,"text":"Add the Curry Sauce Spices, and cook a further 2 minutes, stirring.","section":"Sauce:"},{"number":10,"text":"Add tomato passata and water, and mix. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.","section":"Sauce:"},{"number":11,"text":"Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.","section":"Sauce:"},{"number":12,"text":"Pour curry into a bowl, then use a stick blender to puree until smooth (Note 5).","section":"Sauce:"},{"number":13,"text":"Return sauce to skillet. Add cream, sugar and butter. Stir to melt the butter.","section":"Sauce:"},{"number":14,"text":"Add chicken, stir. Simmer for a few minutes until the chicken is cooked through.","section":"Sauce:"},{"number":15,"text":"Optional: Sprinkle with a pinch of extra garam masala at the end.","section":"Sauce:"},{"number":16,"text":"Serve over basmati rice, sprinkled with coriander/cilantro if desired. Try this No Yeast Flatbread as a quick naan!","section":"Sauce:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T05:35:27.843599+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T05:35:27.843599+00:00"}