Chicken

Chicken Tikka masala

Chicken tikka masala is one of Shanti's best-selling dishes in all the years we have been running the restaurant. Here is a recipe for a Bengali version of Chicken tikka masala with an authentic and rich flavor as you experience it with us.

Cooking time

40 min

Portions

4 st

Svårighetsgrad

Easy

Ingredients

4 st

Garlic cloves
1 st

Red onion
1 st

Yellow onion
2 cm

Fresh ginger
700 gram

Chicken breast (or 1 whole chicken)
1 tsk

Salt
8 st

Cherry tomatoes
1 msk

Cumin
½ msk

Coriander
1 tsk

Green chili
1 tsk

Dried red chili
½ msk

Paprika powder
1 tsk

Turmeric
En nypa

Curry powder
1 msk

Nut mix (e.g. pistachios, cashews & almonds)
1,5 msk

Tomato puree
1 tsk

Barbecue seasoning
4 dl

Turkish yogurt (half of which is used for marinade)
4 msk

Cream
1 msk

Butter
1 msk

Cashews
1 msk

Freshly grated coconut
1 tsk

Suger

How to do

Marinate the chicken pieces in Turkish yogurt for at least 2 hours.
Finely chop the garlic and thinly slice the onion and ginger.
Saute onion, garlic and ginger with the chicken pieces on high heat. Add salt after 2 minutes - it speeds up the chicken's frying process.
Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add more oil if needed.
Add cumin, coriander, green chili, red chili, paprika powder, turmeric, and curry powder. Fry for another 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato puree, cherry tomatoes, barbecue seasoning and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add yogurt, cream and butter. After 2 minutes, stir in the coconut, coarsely chopped cashew nuts, sugar and a little more cream.
Decorate with additional coconut, cashew nuts, cinnamon or cardamom.

Small facts about Chicken Tikka masala

Chicken tikka masala, a globally popular dish, has a complex history rooted in Indian and British culinary traditions. Originating from Indian cuisine, "tikka" refers to marinated and grilled pieces of meat. The dish likely evolved during the British colonial period in India, where local chefs adapted traditional recipes to suit British tastes. The modern version of chicken tikka masala, characterized by its creamy tomato-based sauce, is believed to have been created in the UK, possibly in the 1960s, by South Asian immigrants. The chicken is marinated in spices and yogurt, grilled, and then simmered in a rich sauce made with tomatoes, cream, and a blend of spices. This fusion dish highlights the cross-cultural culinary exchange and remains a favorite in Indian restaurants worldwide.