Chicken Tikka Masala from Jaya at The Setai
serves ten
Ingredients
Marinade:
1 c yoghurt
1 Tbsp ginger
1 Tbsp garlic paste
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt, to taste
Chicken Tikka Masala:
1 can Tomatoes
1 Tbsp ginger
1 Tbsp garlic paste
1 tsp Kasoori Methi
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1 Tbsp chili powder
50 g honey
1 Tbsp ghee
5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Heavy cream, to taste
Basmati rice, optional
Method
For the marinade: Mix all the ingredients together.
For the tikka masala: Marinate the chicken thighs in the above marinade for four to six hours. Blend tomatoes into a smooth paste. Bring the paste to a boil. Let the paste start to simmer, and when it does, add ginger, garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, honey, and ghee. Bake the thighs in a Tandoor or in a regular oven. Add cooked thighs to the paste and add cream.
To serve: Season to taste with spices in the recipe. Serve hot with Basmati rice.
Jaya at The Setai is located at 2001 Collins Avenue.