Chicken Tikka Masala
Directions
- In a bowl, mix all of the tikka masala spices together. Add the sour cream and stir to combine
- In a large sealable bag, combine the chicken pieces with the salt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice and half of the tikka mixture. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and the remaining tikka mix and cook for 3-4 minutes
- Add the tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Use a stick blender to whizz until smooth
- Add the chicken to the sauce. Cover and allow to simmer over a medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through
- Add the red pepper and green beans and season to taste. Simmer for another five minutes
- Stir in the cooking cream and heat through for two minutes. Serve the curry in bowls with basmati rice and some fresh coriander.
Ingredients
For The Tikka Masala Spice Mix
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 200g Avonmore sour cream
For The Marinade
-
4 chicken fillets, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For The Curry
- 2 tbsp Avonmore Irish Butter 1 Onion, diced
- 2 x 400g tins of tomatoes
- 250ml chicken stock
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced
- 200g green beans, trimmed
- 60ml Avonmore Cooking Cream
To Serve
- Basmati rice, cooked
- Fresh coriander, chopped