Chicken tikka masala

The most popular Indian restaurant dish in Britain – grilled marinated chicken in a rich, creamy and mildly spiced tomato sauce.

• 700 g chicken breast, cubed
• 150 g natural yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 400 g canned tomatoes
• 200 ml double cream
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Fresh coriander

Method

1. 1
   Marinate chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, half the spices and 1 tsp salt. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. 2
   Grill or fry the marinated chicken in batches until charred. Set aside.
3. 3
   Fry the onion in butter until golden. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Add remaining spices and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Blend the sauce until smooth. Return to the pan.
6. 6
   Stir in cream and sugar. Add the chicken and simmer for 10 minutes. Garnish with coriander.