CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Preparation Method :

• Remove any visible fat from the chicken and cut the meat into small cubes.
• Mix 3 tablespoon of the tikka paste and 4 tablespoon of the yogurt into a bowl. Add the chicken and leave to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a heavy pan and fry the onion, garlic, chili and ginger for 5 minutes.
• Add the remaining tikka paste and fry for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree and water, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, thread the chicken pieces on to wooden kebab skewers.
• Preheat the grill (broiler).Brush the chicken pieces with melted ghee or butter and cook under a medium heat for 10 -15 minutes turning the skewers occasionally.
• Remove the grilled chicken from the skewers and flip it into a bowl.
• Put the tikka sauce into a food processor and process until smooth. Return to the pan.
• Add the remaining yogurt , lemon juice and chicken to the pan, then simmer 5 minutes.
• Garnish with the fresh coriander, yogurt and toasted cumin seeds and serve on naan bread.