Tikka Masala Chicken Curry

A delicious and beloved dish, Chicken Tikka Masala is a quintessential British classic that has won the hearts and taste buds of many around the world. This creamy and mild curry is a perfect fusion of Indian and British culinary traditions, creating a harmonious blend of flavours that is simply irresistible.

SERVES: 2

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOKING TIME: 20 minutes

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Chicken Tikka Masala Curry Recipe

You will need...

TIKKA MASALA CURRY BLEND - 60g

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Ingredients

For the Tikka Marinade

• 1 tablespoon of our Great Northern Spice Tikka Masala Curry Blend

• 400g boneless & skinless chicken thighs (diced)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or rapeseed oil

• 120g Low Fat Greek Yoghurt

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic puree

• 1 teaspoon minced ginger or ginger puree

• Juice of 1 small lemon
  

For the Tikka Masala Sauce

• 3 tablespoons of our Great Northern Spice Tikka Masala Curry Blend

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or rapeseed oil

• 1-2 tablespoons butter

• 3 tablespoons double cream

• 1 medium onion finely chopped

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic or garlic puree

• 2 teaspoons minced ginger or ginger puree

• 500g passata

Healthier options

• 1 red bell pepper, cut into small chunks

• Handful of spinach leaves (stalks removed) about 5 minutes before serving

How to cook

Preferably to be done the night before.

1. In a bowl, mix the diced chicken with all of the marinade ingredients, then leave to marinate overnight, or at least a few hours.

Now for the curry

1. Option 1: Place the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, then grill on medium-high heat until slightly charred and cooked through. Approx 15 minutes. Option 2: You could leave the skewers and simply air fry the chicken for 15 minutes instead.

1. In a large pan on a medium to high heat, add the butter. olive oil, onion, ginger, and garlic and sauté for approx 5 mins, stirring each minute.

2. Add our Great Northern Spice Co Tikka Masala curry blend, stir in and fry for another 2 minutes. Feel free to add a finely chopped chilli, or sprinkle some chilli flakes for an extra little kick.

3. Add the passata and stir in. Turn the heat down to medium and cook for a further 5 minutes.

4. Stir in 3 tablespoons of double cream (add a little bit if you wish) and cook for a further 2 minutes.

5. Now add the cooked chicken to the sauce and stir in.

6. Serve with your choice of sides. Enjoy!

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