March 11, 2011

Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients:
chicken breasts (about 1 breast per person)
1 small plain yogurt (enough for 2-3 breasts)
1 heaping handful chopped up cilantro
1 Tbs ground cumin
1 Tbs ground coriander
4 Tbs masala powder
2 garlic cloves (grated)
1 inch of ginger (grated)
1 small can tomato sauce (not spaghetti)
3-4oz. of heavy cream (small carton 6 or 8oz.)
good with 1 cup basmati rice
and with naan (Indian bread)

Ingredients for MASALA rub :
mix equal parts (1 teaspoon of each spice)
ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika,
turmeric, salt, cayenne (or chili powder)

Procedure:
1. soak wood skewers in water
(at least 20minutes to prevent burning)

2. if not cooking on the grill skip step 1 cut chicken into 1 inch cubes

3. marinate with 1/2 handful chopped cilantro, masala dry rub & yogurt

4. skewer cubes & grill or broil in oven as chicken is cooking-make the sauce

5. add a little oil, grate the garlic & ginger, stir in ground cumin & coriander
(separate from rub) let the garlic, ginger, cumin & coriander toast a little

6. add the tomato sauce & cream

7. add remaining 1/2 handful of cilantro & turn off stove

8. take chicken out from oven/grill..... toss in sauce