Chicken Masala
I love indian food and I enjoy cooking it for friends as well. Try this recipe. I call the dish Chicken Tikka Masala.
Chicken tikka is prepared first using 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 tbsp ginger, 2 garlic cloves, 1tsp chili powder, 1 tbsp coriander seeds (cilantro) 1/2 tsp salt, 4 tbsp lemon juice (I have used lime as well), 2 tbsp oil, 1& 1/2 chicken breast skinned and boned and cubed. MIX together in a bowl all ingredients except the chicken, drop in chicken cubes last into the marinade. Cover and leave at least a few hours. (overnight is best). TREAD chicken onto skewers and cook under a preheated hot oven broiler for 6 minutes turning alot. (I cook on the BBQ)
MASALA SAUCE: 4 tbsp oil, 2 onions, 1 tsp ginger, 2 garlic cloves, 6 cardamons, 2 tsp garam masala powder, 2 tsp coriander(cilantro), 1 tsp chili powder, 1 &1/4 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp tomato paste, 4 tbsp hot water, 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt. Make masala sauce by heating the oil in pot, add ginger, garlic, over gentle heat, stir frequently about 5 minutes. Add spices and fry 1-2 minutes, add cream, tomato paste,water,sugar and salt. Bring slowly to boil over moderate heat, stirring, then lowering heat, and simmering gently, for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and add the chicken cubes and return to a low heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.