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Chicken Tikka Masala
Marinade ingredients:
2 tblsp cumin seeds
2 tblsp coriander seeds
2 tblsp paprika
1 tsp mango powder (optional)
1 tsp chilli powder (optional or to taste)
pinch of red food colouring (optional, but it looks nice)
juice of a lime (or lemon, but lime is better)
about 10 oz good thick yoghurt
salt to taste
Other ingredients:
About 1.5 lb chicken, diced
3-6 cloves garlic, chopped (to taste - I like loads!)
1 large onion, very finely chopped
Chicken stock or Water
Oil or ghee for frying
Method:
Grind the spices and mix with marinade ingredients
Immerse chicken in marinade and leave in the fridge for 24 hours
Heat Oil in a frying pan (skillet!) or wok until very hot
Stir fry chicken vigorously for about 5 mins
(you may need to do it in 2 batches, depending on the size of your pan)
Remove chicken and keep warm.
Fry onion and garlic until just light brown 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.
Serves 4 with rice.
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