Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Ingredients:
-(Yogurt) whisked ¼ Cup
-(Kashmiri red chili) powder 1 tsp
-(Turmeric powder) ¼ tsp
-Garam masala powder 1 tsp
-(Ginger garlic paste) 1 tsp
-(Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
-Lemon juice 2 tbs
-Chicken boneless cubes ½ kg
-Oil 1 tbs or as required
-(Capsicum) cubes ¼ Cup
-(Onion) cubes ¼ Cup
-(Tomato) cubes ¼ Cup
Gravy:
-Oil 2 tbs
-(Cloves) 2-3
-(Green cardamom) 2
-(Cumin seeds) 1 tsp
-(Onion) chopped 1 medium

• (Tomatoes) chopped 2 medium
  -(Ginger garlic paste) 1 tsp
• (Red chili powder) ½ tsp or to taste
  -(Turmeric powder) ¼ tsp
  -Garam masala powder ½ tsp
  -(Coriander powder) 1 tsp
  -(Salt) ½ tsp or to taste
  -(Ginger) ½ inch piece
• (Water) 1 & ½ Cups or as required
  -(Mint leaves) chopped 1 tbs
  -(Fresh coriander) chopped 1 tbs
  -Cream

Directions:
-In bowl,add yogurt,kashimiri red chili powder,turmeric powder,garam masala powder,ginger garlic paste,salt,lemon juice and mix well.
-Add chicken boneless cubes,mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
-In frying pan,add oil and marinated chicken,mix well and cook until golden brown.
-In the same frying pan,add capsicum,onion and tomato and sauté for a minute & set aside.
For Gravy:
-In pot,add oil,cloves,green cardamom,cumin seeds and mix well.
-Add onion,mix well and fry until light golden.
-Add tomatoes,ginger garlic paste,red chili powder,turmeric powder,garam masala powder,coriander powder,salt and ginger,mix well and cook on low flame until tomatoes are soft.
-In grinder,add cooked tomatoes and water,grind well.
-In the same pot,place sifter and add grinded mixture and sift it,bring it to boil and cook on medium flame for 5 minutes.
-Now add cooked chicken with sautéed vegetables,mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
-Add mint leaves and fresh coriander.
-Garnish with cream & serve with rice.