Description
A creamy, spiced chicken curry inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s take on Chicken Tikka Masala
Ingredients
- 800 g boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1½ tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder (or smoked paprika)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 small onions, finely diced
- 1½ tbsp garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1½ tsp garam masala
- 1½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- 400 g tomato puree
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup water (as needed)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, Kashmiri chili powder, and salt. Add chicken thighs and coat them well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (ideally overnight).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Shake off excess marinade and sear chicken for about 3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the diced onions and sauté until soft and golden (about 5 minutes).
- Add grated garlic and ginger, cooking another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and coriander. Stir continuously for ~30 seconds to toast the spices.
- Add tomato puree, Kashmiri chili powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine. Reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the heavy cream and brown sugar. Taste, adjust salt or chili if needed.
- Return the seared chicken (and any juices) into the sauce. Stir to coat. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with basmati rice or naan.
Notes
- Marinating overnight gives deeper flavor.
- You can reduce chili powders for a milder version.
- Use chicken thighs (rather than breast) to keep meat more tender and juicy.
- If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water to adjust consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ≈ 450 kcal
- Fat: ≈ 30 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈ 10 g
- Fiber: ≈ 2 g
- Protein: ≈ 35 g
