Chicken in Creamy Tomato Curry: Chicken Tikka Masala (Aarti Sequeira) Recipe

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Chicken in Creamy Tomato Curry: Chicken Tikka Masala (Aarti Sequeira)
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Directions:

  1. Sauce:
  2. For the marinade: In a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes, or in the refrigerator up to overnight.
  3. For the sauce: When you're ready to make the curry, place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the Ginger-Garlic Paste and serrano peppers. Saute until lightly browned around the edges. Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato has darkened in color, about 3 minutes. Add the garam masala and the paprika and saute for about 1 minute to draw out their flavors.
  4. Add the tomatoes, salt, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. You may need more water depending on how much liquid the tomatoes give off.
  5. Meanwhile, fire up your grill. When it is nice and hot, lightly brush it with oil. Place the chicken on the grill, shaking off some of the excess marinade. Cook until it's charred, about 2 minutes on each side. (Don't worry that the chicken will still be a little uncooked, it finishes cooking in the sauce).
  6. Pour the sauce into a blender or food processor, or use an immersion blender, and process until smooth. Pour back into the skillet and bring back up to a boil. Add the chicken and fenugreek leaves, if using. Take the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the cream and stir through. Garnish with minced fresh cilantro, and serve over rice, with naan, or a crusty piece of bread!
  7. Ginger-Garlic Paste:
  8. Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
  9. Save what you don't use in a small glass jar. It should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It's a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, gravy etc. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 877.91 Kcal (3676 kJ)
Calories from fat 739.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 82.17g 126%
Cholesterol 170.32mg 57%
Sodium 1435.72mg 60%
Potassium 730.53mg 16%
Total Carbs 18.11g 6%
Sugars 8.23g 33%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 12%
Protein 16.28g 33%
Vitamin C 26.2mg 44%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 152.8mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 159.31 Kcal (667 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.91g 126%
Cholesterol 30.91mg 57%
Sodium 260.53mg 60%
Potassium 132.56mg 16%
Total Carbs 3.29g 6%
Sugars 1.49g 33%
Dietary Fiber 0.56g 12%
Protein 2.95g 33%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 44%
Iron 0.3mg 9%
Calcium 27.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.8
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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