Chicken Tikka Masala

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl.

2. 2

   Blend 2 cloves of garlic, 1 inch of ginger, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, cumin, and paprika into a smooth paste. Mix this with yogurt and coat the chicken pieces. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.

3. 3

   Preheat your grill or broiler. Cook the chicken until it's charred, about 5 minutes on each side.

4. 4

   For the sauce, finely chop the remaining garlic and ginger. Dice the onion.

5. 5

   Heat the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and cook until the onions are soft and golden.

6. 6

   Add the remaining garam masala and cook for another minute.

7. 7

   Stir in the tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the cream and simmer for another 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the grilled chicken pieces to the sauce and cook for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

9. 9

   Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with rice or naan bread.