Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cinnamon stick (approx . 2.5 inches)
5 green cardamom pods
2 -3 tbsp ghee or 2 -3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 onions (chopped finely)
2 tbsp freshly ground ginger (use a micro-plane or ginger grinder, don'tsp use powdered ginger)
4 garlic cloves (minced )
3 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cayenne
1 tbsp paprika (i've used hot , but you could try sweet)
3 tsp garam masala (pre-ground traditional combo of spices, easily found in the grocery store)
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato puree
5 oz water
salt (to taste)
2 -4 oz greek yogurt (or, use regular yogurt, but place it in cheese cloth over a strainer set above a bowl. let it sit fo)
2 lbs chicken, cubed

Directions:

Mix: onions, ginger, garlic, cumin, corriander, tumeric, cayenne, paprika, and garam masala in a small bowl. Set aside.
Put a heavy bottomed pan over medium/high heat. Once hot, add ghee/oil. Let ghee/oil heat for a few seconds.
Add cinnamon stick and cardamom pods. Shake pan to keep spices moving. Saute for 15 to 30 seconds to let the flavors infuse into the ghee/oil. Do NOT let the spices burn.
Add the masala paste (the spices, onion, garlic, and ginger mixture you set aside earlier).
Lower heat to low/medium. Stir while onions sweat. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until onions are soft but not brown.
Add canned tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir.
Add water. Stir.
Let mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes. While mixture simmers, season cubed chicken with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Add seasoned, raw chicken.
Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Stir every few minutes.
Check for doneness. If not done, continue to simmer until chicken is cooked through.
Turn heat off. Stir in yogurt.
Turn heat onto low/med. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes.
You're done! Serve with rice or naan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	393.01 Kcal (1645 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.18g	22%
Cholesterol	36.15mg	12%
Sodium	36291.88mg	1512%
Potassium	746.39mg	16%
Total Carbs	43.17g	14%
Sugars	2.41g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.6g	6%
Protein	25.17g	50%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	12%
Iron	4.3mg	24%
Calcium	334.5mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.74 Kcal (535 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.61g	22%
Cholesterol	11.75mg	12%
Sodium	11795.79mg	1512%
Potassium	242.6mg	16%
Total Carbs	14.03g	14%
Sugars	0.78g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.52g	6%
Protein	8.18g	50%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	12%
Iron	1.4mg	24%
Calcium	108.7mg	33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

8.7

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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