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May 01, 2005
Chicken Tikka Masala
This get's spicy fast -- substitute miuld paprika for the cayenne, or discard seed in jalapeno in sauce. The sauce is deliecious with Nan and rice.
1 c yogurt
1 tbs lemon juice
2 ts ground cumin
1 ts ground cinnamon
2 ts cayenne pepper
2 ts freshly ground black pepper
1 tbs minced fresh ginger
1 ts salt, or to taste
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
4 long skewers
1 tbs butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 ts ground cumin
2 ts paprika
3 tsp salt, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cs heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
DIRECTIONS:
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat a grill for high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Posted by tdotjay at May 1, 2005 03:32 PM
