Chicken Tikka Masala

Traditional Indian Non - Vegetarian Recipe

Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients :

2 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp jeera
1 tsp mango powder
1 tsp chilli powder
juice of a lime
10 good thick yoghurt
salt to taste
2 lb chicken, diced
5 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
chicken stock or water
oil

Method :
Grind the spices and mix with marinade ingredients.
Marinade chicken in the fridge for 24 hours.
Heat oil in a frying pan or wok until becomes very hot.
Stir fry chicken vigorously for about 5 minutes.
Take out chicken and keep warm.
Fry the onion and garlic until just browning and return chicken with any remaining marinade, plus stock, plus more spices if you think the sauce needs it an extra tsp of cumin and coriander may 'lift' it a little.
Simmer until chicken is cooked and Sauce is nice and thick.
Ready to serve.