Chicken Tikka Masala

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with 1/2 cup of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 inch of grated ginger, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.

2. 2

   Grill the marinated chicken pieces until they are just cooked through. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a pan and sauté 1 finely chopped large onion until golden brown. Add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 inch of grated ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of garam masala and 1 teaspoon of paprika to the onions and cook for another minute.

5. 5

   Stir in the tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

6. 6

   Add the grilled chicken pieces to the sauce and simmer for another 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of yogurt and 1 cup of cream, and heat through.

8. 8

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