Chicken Tikka Masala

Step 1

For best results marinade the chicken for a few hours or overnight. The Greek Yoghurt will tenderise the chicken.

Step 2

In a small blender, blend together the fresh red chilli, onion and fresh coriander until smooth.

Step 3

Add this along with the other marinade ingredients and mix well.

Step 4

Add cubed chicken pieces and cover leaving to marinade

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius

Step 6

Put the red pepper in a baking tray and add to the hot oven

Step 7

Allow to roast until black/brown on the outside (around 20-25 minutes turning occasionally).

Step 8

Allow to cool.

Step 9

In a saucepan add the 2 tbsp oil, cinnamon, cardamom pods and cloves

Step 10

Heat on a gentle heat to infuse the oil

Step 11

Next turn the heat to medium and add the onions. Cook for 10 minutes or until the onions are soft and golden.

Step 12

Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for a further 2-3 minutes

Step 13

Add the tomatoes and cook for a further 2 minutes

Step 14

Turn the heat to low and add the coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric ,tandoori masala powder and tomato puree

Step 15

Stir and fry gently with the onions for 2-3 minutes

Step 16

Next add the water and stock to loosen the mixture, stir well

Step 17

Add the cashew nuts

Step 18

Remove the skin and seeds from the red pepper, chop into small pieces and add to the sauce

Step 19

Taste before adding the salt and sugar.

Step 20

Cook for a further 15-20 minutes

Step 21

Once cooked allow to cool before blending to a smooth mixture

Step 22

Skewer the chicken pieces removing most of the excess marinade from them

Step 23

Brush with ghee or vegetable oil and grill for 20-25 minutes on a high grill turning occasionally

Step 24

Once cooked remove from skewers and set aside for when assembly is required.

Step 25

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil till hot

Step 26

Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves and fry for 30 seconds

Step 27

Once the mustard seeds start popping add the tikka gravy sauce and the ground almonds

Step 28

Next add the chicken pieces and stir through

Step 29

Finally add the fresh double cream and stir through until you have a consistency you like

Step 30

Finally garnish with fresh green coriander