Chicken Tikka Masala

This recipe was prepared during a presentation by Neelam Gaur, Certified Health and Wellness Coach.

Ingredients

4
chicken breasts
1 cup
yogurt
1
jar marinara sauce
1
large onion
2 cloves
garlic
1 tablespoon
freshly grated ginger
1⁄4 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1⁄2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1⁄2 teaspoon
garam masala
1⁄2 teaspoon
cumin powder
 
Chicken Tikka Masala powder
 
salt
1⁄2 cup
oli (high heat, preferably coconut oil)
Yields:
servings

Instructions

Cut chicken into cube sized pieces and marinate in yogurt, overnight, in the refrigerator.
 
Heat the oil and add the cumin, onions, ginger, and garlic. Fry until onions are dark brown, being careful to not actually burn the onions.

Add the jar of marinara sauce, turmeric, cumin, garam masala and the chicken tikka masala powder. Add salt to taste. Let the mixture cook for 20 - 25 mins. 

Add chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and cook for another 25 mins. Garnish with cilantro and serve.  (Recipe #264)

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