Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs (cubed)
  • 1 white onion (cubed)
  • 1 green pepper (cubed)
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1⁄2 cup grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 3 ripe tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup celery leaves
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon coriander

    Prep Time

    Cook Time

    		Total Time

    20 minutes

    30 minutes

    		50 Minutes

     

    Directions

  • In a bowl, mix yogurt, 2 teaspoons ginger, garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.
  • Generously coat chopped peppers, and chicken with mixture.
  • Set aside for 30 minutes.
  • In a blender – puree tomatoes, onions, celery seed, and 2 teaspoons ginger.
  • Cook chicken and bell peppers (using 1 tablespoon of ghee) on a skillet until they are brown.
  • In a large skillet, add one tablespoon of ghee.
  • Add a pinch of ginger, tomato & onion puree, coriander, heavy cream, and celery leaves and

    allow to simmer for 5 minutes.

  • Add chicken & bell peppers and allow to cook on low heat for another 15 minutes.