Description
A popular Indian dish with marinated chicken in a creamy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Add heavy cream and water. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red chili powder to your taste.
- You can add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian