Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

A traditional and very popular Indian chicken dish which is bursting full of flavour and colour

INGREDIENTS
3 Chicken breasts diced small
4 Tbsp olive oil
5 cardamom pods
2 onions chopped finely
2 tsp fresh ginger finely chopped
2 tsp garlic, chopped
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 Tbsp chilli
1 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp tomato puree
Salt to taste
Coriander to garnish


DIRECTIONS
Put the oil into a pan over a medium heat. When hot, add the cardamom pods. Add the onions and cook while stirring, until brown. Add the spices , garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala and chilli and stir. Add the remaining ingredients. Add the tomato and tomato purée and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour in the water and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Taste the sauce and season with salt.
Add the chicken cubes and mix well into the masala. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is cooked and tender. Garnish and serve .