Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/25 checked
6
servings
1.5 unit

boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite size pieces

1 cup

plain yogurt

2 tbsp

lemon juice

2 tsp

ground cumin

2 tsp

chili powder

2 tsp

black pepper

1 tsp

cinnamon

0.5 tsp

turmeric

1 tsp

salt

1 tbsp

ginger-garlic paste

1 tbsp

cilantro

chopped

1 tbsp

ghee or butter

melted

3 unit

garlic

minced

3 unit

green chilies

chopped

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

brown sugar

0.5 tsp

ground cardamom

2 tsp

ground coriander

1 tsp

cumin

1 tsp

paprika

2 tsp

garam masala

8 ounce

tomato sauce

1 cup

cream

0.25 cup

cilantro

chopped

Step 1
~5 min

Rinse the chicken, pat dry, and cut into bite-size pieces.

Step 2
~5 min

Combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, ginger-garlic paste, and cilantro in a bowl to make the marinade.

Step 3
~5 min

Coat the chicken pieces with the marinade.

Step 4
~5 min

Refrigerate the marinated chicken for several hours or preferably overnight.

Step 5
~5 min

Cook the marinated chicken on a grill or under a broiler until cooked through.

Step 6
~5 min

In a pan, melt ghee or butter over medium heat.

Step 7
~5 min

Cook the chopped onions in the melted ghee or butter until softened.

Step 8
~5 min

Add minced garlic and chopped green chilies to the pan and cook for a minute.

Step 9
~5 min

Add salt, brown sugar, ground cardamom, ground coriander, cumin, paprika, and garam masala to the pan and stir to combine.

Step 10
~5 min

Add the cooked chicken and tomato sauce to the pan.

Step 11
~5 min

Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes.

Step 12
~5 min

Stir in the cream and combine well.

Step 13
~5 min

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours for best flavor.

Adjust the amount of chili powder to your spice preference.

Serve with naan bread or rice.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Marinade can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with naan bread, basmati rice, or roti.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cucumber Raita
Samosas

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India/UK

Cultural Significance

Popular dish in Indian and British cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Eid

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

78/100

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