Chicken Tikka Masala
A dish that gets its character from tomato puree and plain yogurt.
contains dairycontains meat
Ingredients
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- 1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
- 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
- 1/2 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 2-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
- 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Hot cooked basmati rice
- Chopped fresh cilantro, optional
Make it lactose-friendly
- 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt → lactose-free or coconut yogurt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream → lactose-free whipping cream or chilled coconut cream
Steps
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients (Can blend these first for convenience). Add chicken, jalapeno and bay leaf. Cook, covered, on low 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove jalapeno and bay leaf.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cream until smooth; gradually stir into sauce. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
| Calories | 468 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28.3 g |
| Fat | 27.1 g |
| Carbs | 29.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 726 mg |
Source
based.cooking (community recipes, public domain) — unlicense