Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 400g boneless chicken
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste (for tikka)
• 2 tsp chili powder (for tikka)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder (for tikka)
• 1 tsp coriander powder (for tikka)
• 1 tsp garam masala (for tikka)
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 onion
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste (for masala)
• 3/4 cup tomato puree
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp chili powder (for masala)
• 1 tsp garam masala (for masala)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder (for masala)
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder (for masala)
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 tbsp cooking cream or fresh cream
• Fresh coriander leaves

Before you cook

• Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces
• Mix chicken with ginger garlic paste, chili powder, paprika, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, yogurt, lemon juice, and salt
• Marinate chicken for at least 20 minutes
• Dice the onion

Steps

1. Air fry marinated chicken at 200°C for 25 minutes
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat
3. Add diced onion and sauté until golden
4. Add ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute
5. Add tomato puree and tomato paste and stir to combine
6. Add chili powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt
7. Cook the masala until oil separates
8. Add water and stir, then simmer for 5 minutes
9. Add the air-fried chicken tikka and mix well
10. Stir in cream and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes
11. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve