An Indian inspired European Chicken Tikka Masala dish that pleases the palette and supports clean-eating. This no cream recipe is delicious with grain free tortillas.
1largeonion, boiled and pureed (instructions below)
¼cupcashews, blended into a paste (instructions below)
.5-1packageShan Chicken Tikka Masala Spice Mix (you can use a different brand if you prefer)
1teaspoonfresh grated garlic
1teaspoonfresh grated ginger
1teaspoonturmeric (fresh or powder)
2tablespoontomato paste
¼cupwater (add more or less depending on curry consistency preference)
1teaspoonkasoori methi (optional)
red chili powder
oil
salt (optional-TIP:Shaan masala already has salt)
finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
Mix the chicken breast, Shan Chicken Tikka Masala Spice, and oil together and let it sit at room temperature while you prepare the other ingredients.
BOILED AND PUREED Onion - Boil a chopped onion with some water, drain the water, and puree the onion once it is translucent.
CASHEW PASTE - Blend the cashews into a fine paste. (You can add a little water if needed)
Heat a pan on high heat and add about 1 tablespoon of oil. Spread the oil across the bottom of the pan to coat.
Add the chicken to the pan by spreading it throughout the pan so the maximum amount of chicken is touching the hot surface. Feel free to do this in multiple rounds of cooking if the pan you are using is small. This helps brown one side of the meat resulting in very tender pieces.
Let the chicken cook without stirring for about 3 minutes. Then take a flat spatula and gently flip over.
Cook for an additional 3 minutes, lower the heat to medium/low, and then stir the chicken.
Mix in turmeric, cashew paste, onion puree, ginger, and garlic. Add red chili powder and salt after a taste test in the end.
Mix well.
Now add water according to your preference on curry consistency. For wraps I use less water and I add more water to eat with rice, but it’s also based on your preference.
Cover and cook on medium/low heat for about 5 minutes.
Top with chopped cilantro and serve with your choice of rice, tortilla, naan, bread, paratha, etc.
Notes
Add salt at the very end (if needed)
Check substitution requirements in post above
Cream is not recommended for this dish
Pairs well with gluten and grain-free Siete Tortillas