INGREDIENTS FOR MARINATION

• 500 gms chicken, cut into tikka shapes
• 1tsp Salt
• 1-2 tsp lemon juice or1/2 tsp  chaat masala  
• 3-4 tbsp thick curd
• 2tsp ginger garlic paste
• 3-4 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• ½ tsp garam masala powder
• 1-2tbsp oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

Marinate chicken with all the ingredients

Keep aside for 1-2 hours

• Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken pieces until golden. Remove for use later

INGREDIENTS FOR GRAVY

• 1-2 medium onions, grated
• 2tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1cup tomato grated
• 4-5 tbsp cream 
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 1tsp red chilli powder
• 1tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp garam masala powder
• 1tbsp Kasuri methi ( roasted and crushed)
• Salt to taste
• Pinch of sugar 
• Oil 
• 250-300 ml hot water

INSTRUCTIONS

• HEAT oil in a pan and add onions. Fry on medium heat until golden
• Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 2-3 mins

• Add tomato purée and all powdered masalas. Mix and sauté for 2-3 mins

• Add fried tikkas, water and garam masala powder. Mix, cover and simmer for 6-8 mins on low heat

• Now add cream and cook for another 2-3 mins

• Lastly, add roasted Kasuri Methi and cook for another 1-2 mins

That’s it, your delicious chicken tikka masala is ready. Serve with naans, rice

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