Follow these steps for perfect results
boneless skinless chicken thighs
cut into bite size pieces
plain yogurt
lemon juice
ground cumin
chili powder
black pepper
cinnamon
turmeric
salt
ginger-garlic paste
cilantro
chopped
ghee or butter
melted
garlic
minced
green chilies
chopped
onion
chopped
salt
brown sugar
ground cardamom
ground coriander
cumin
paprika
garam masala
tomato sauce
cream
cilantro
chopped
Rinse the chicken, pat dry, and cut into bite-size pieces.
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, ginger-garlic paste, and cilantro in a bowl to make the marinade.
Coat the chicken pieces with the marinade.
Refrigerate the marinated chicken for several hours or preferably overnight.
Cook the marinated chicken on a grill or under a broiler until cooked through.
In a pan, melt ghee or butter over medium heat.
Cook the chopped onions in the melted ghee or butter until softened.
Add minced garlic and chopped green chilies to the pan and cook for a minute.
Add salt, brown sugar, ground cardamom, ground coriander, cumin, paprika, and garam masala to the pan and stir to combine.
Add the cooked chicken and tomato sauce to the pan.
Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes.
Stir in the cream and combine well.
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Marinade can be made ahead of time.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro and a dollop of cream.
Serve with naan bread, basmati rice, or roti.
Complements the spice
Cuts through the richness
Discover the story behind this recipe
Popular dish in Indian and British cuisine.
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