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CHICKEN TIKKA MASALARECIPE HOW TO
This is totally optional and something which I tend to skip… but if it was a special occasion or we want the ‘takeaway’ feel I’ll add it in.įollow my recipes for naan bread and onion bhajis for a full night-in treat! How to make restaurant-style chicken tikka masala at home If you want your tikka masala sauce to be red, just add a drop of food colouring. It’s top of the list for many when they think of take-away and is so much lighter to make at home – and you can make this recipe for vegetarians too – just roast some veg separately (I tend to do cauliflower and sweet potatoes) then toss in the sauce. This chicken tikka masala is a go-to for me when hosting friends for an Indian ‘take-away’ night. The recipe serves 4 people and comes in at under 500 calories per portion! Chose how you’d prefer to cook your chicken – grilled or baked, this is a separate step from making the sauce. The sweetness in this dish comes from ground almonds, coconut milk and tinned tomato soup – not a traditional Indian recipe of course, but a classic British curry for sure! I’ve adapted this recipe to be able to be cooked in about 30 minutes, without the need for a base sauce. It’s perfect for the whole family to enjoy – as it’s mild and sweet and once you know how to cook this – you’ll not want take-away again! This chicken tikka masala recipe is a ‘restaurant’ style which is marinated tandoori chicken, in a smooth, creamy and sweet tomato-based sauce.
