Chicken Tikka Masala
| 1 tbsp.Ground turmeric |
| 4 tsp.Garam masala |
| 1 tsp.red food coloring; (optional) |
| 6 clovesgarlic; crushed |
| 2 1/2" piecesginger; peeled and chopped, plus julienned strips for garnish |
| 1 jalapeno; stemmed and chopped |
| 1 28-oz canwhole peeled tomatoes; undrained |
| 2 lbsboneless skinless chicken breasts; cut into 1 1/2" cubes |
| 1/4 cupGreek yogurt; such as Fage |
| Kosher salt |
| 6 tbsp.Unsalted butter |
| 1 tspcoriander seeds |
| 1/2 tsp.Cumin seeds |
| 1 tbsp.Paprika |
| 2 smallyellow onions; finely chopped |
| 1 cupHeavy cream |
| Cilantro leaves |
| basmati rice; cooked |
Chicken Tikka Masala Preparation
1. In a blender, pur?e turmeric, 2 tsp. garam masala, coloring, garlic, ginger, jalape?os, and 1?2 cup water. Put paste into a bowl. In the same blender, pur?e tomatoes and strain through a sieve. In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp. paste, chicken, yogurt, and salt; marinate for 30 minutes. Place oven rack 4" from heating element; heat to broil. Transfer chicken to a foil-lined sheet tray; broil until cooked, 5?6 minutes; set aside.
2. Heat butter in 6-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Add coriander and cumin; toast 4-6 minutes. Add paprika and onions; cook until soft, 6-8 minutes. Add remaining paste; brown for 5-6 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in cream and 1 cup water; boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, 6-8 minutes. Stir in remaining masala and chicken; season with salt. Serve with garnishes and rice.
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