Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala

5 hr Prep: 1 hr Cook: 1 hr
Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (28)

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 inches fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 cups whole milk yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup clarified butter (ghee) or veg oil
  • 1 onion, sliced thin
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 6 cardamom pods, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or a few dried chiles
  • 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes or tomato sauce
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • Basmati Rice
  • Onion Naan:
  • 3/4 cup milk, warm
  • 1/4 ounce active dry yeast (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • Clarified butter (ghee) or vegetable oil, for cooking

Directions

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