Chicken Tikka Masala

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recipe is ready in 2-5 hrs

Ready in: 2-5 hrs ?
recipe difficulty 4/5

Difficulty: 4/5

Serves/Makes: 4

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INGREDIENTS:

1 pound boneless chicken thighs
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 fresh green chili, deseeded and chopped
6 fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup plain yogurt (avoid low fat or non-fat yogurt for a richer flavor)
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garam masala
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ghee or vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds

DIRECTIONS:

Cut chicken into bite sized pieces; set aside. Combine in Food Processor half of the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, chili, mint, lemon juice and tomato paste. Process until mixture is a fine paste. Combine this mixture with yogurt and spices blending well. Add chicken and mix until chicken is coated. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

When ready to cook. Heat ghee in large heavy skillet until hot. Saute' remaining onion in ghee until onion is transparent. Add chicken mixture and water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with prepared Basmati rice.

While chicken is cooking; prepare Basmati rice according to package directions. During last 5 minutes of cooking, add fennel seeds to top of rice. When rice as completed cooking and all water is absorbed; toss to distribute fennel seeds.

NUTRITION:

This Chicken Tikka Masala recipe from CDKitchen serves/makes 4

Recipe ID: 18399

SUBMITTED BY: rec.food.recipes Toni toni

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