Chicken tikka /chicken tikka masala

chicken tikka/chicken tikka masala

Chicken tikka is an authentic dish from northern part of India especially the state of Punjab, & now served worldwide.it is mainly small pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt & spices,broiled over high heat in clay based ovens known as tandoors in India.

Today i am here trying to recreate that authentic taste of chicken tikkas at the comfort zone of my own kitchen oven.

For chicken tikkas all we need

Ingredients

Boneless/skinless pieces of chicken breasts(around 3-4,cut into bite size pieces)

Yogurt 1 cup

Lemon juice 1tsp

cumin pdr 1tsp

ginger-garlic paste 1tbsp

paprika 2tsp

garam masala 2tsp

chopped thick pieces of bell peppers(yellow,red,green)

chopped onions

chopped tomatoes

Garam masala powder 1tsp

Salt & pepper powder to taste

Recipe for chicken tikkas

1.In a bowl add all the spices(coriander pdr,cumin pdr,paprika,salt & pepper pdr,ginger-garlic paste,garam masala pdr) than add yogurt,mix everything together well.

2.Add pieces of chicken,bell peppers,onions & tomatoes in the yogurt.

3.Mix everything well,keep this refrigerated for at least 2 hrs.

4.Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 20 Min's.

5.After 2hrs take out the marination & start arranging them in the skewers.

6.once all done arrange them in the baking tray,now broil them at the highest temperature you have in your oven,mine went for 525*F for 30 Min's,(first 20 Min's took them out turned them than again for 15 Min's on the other side)

Delicious chicken tikkas are ready,just squeeze some lemon on top & serve them with home made coriander-mint chutney.

Chicken tikka masala

For the gravy/curry

Ingredients

Finely chopped onions 1medium sized

ginger-garlic paste 2tsp

whole garam masala

Kastoori methi 1tsp

Broken cashews 1tsp

Tomato puree 1/2 can

coriander powder 2tsp

turmeric powder 1tsp

paprika 11/2 tsp

salt to taste

oil 2tbsp

Recipe

1.Heat some oil in the pan.

2.Add whole garam masala.

3.Add chopped onions,ginger-garlic paste,& saute for 2-3 Min's.

4.In a blender blend tomato puree & broken cashews,add kasturi methi.

5.Add the spices coriander pdr,turmeric pdr,paprika,kastoori methi & saute.

6.Now add the blended tomato puree,& Lil water & cook this over medium-low flame for about 10-15mins.

7.Now time to add chicken tikkas,cook for another 5 Min's.

8.Garnish it with chopped coriander.

Delicious chicken tikka masala/gravy is all ready,serve it with Nan,chapati or rice.