The BEST Chicken Tikka Masala | How To Make Chicken Tikka Masala | Chicken Tikka Gravy

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut milk reduces calories while adding creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based alternative with lower cost.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar tang with more protein.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder is often more accessible and affordable.

Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks.

In a bowl, combine chicken with yogurt, turmeric powder, garam masala, kashmiri chili powder, ginger paste, garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, and oil. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pot and sear the marinated chicken in batches until golden brown. Remove and let rest.

In the same pot, add more oil and fry chopped red onions until golden brown.

Add ginger paste and garlic paste to the onions and fry until fragrant.

Add ready-made tomato sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until reduced.

Stir in kashmiri chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well and let the oil separate from the mixture.

Add the seared chicken to the sauce and mix to coat.

Pour in 2.5 cups of water and stir. Add garam masala and cover to cook for 10 minutes.

Add tomato ketchup for sweetness and stir in fresh cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes until well incorporated.

Taste and adjust salt if necessary. Stir in crushed dried fenugreek leaves and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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