Easy Butter Chicken Or Chicken Tikka Masala |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I love this recipe because of its simplicity and great taste. It is only a bit spicy which makes it easy for kids to eat also. Ingredients:
spice blend |
1 tablespoon garam masala seasoning (get at asian food market) |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne |
1/4 teaspoon ground methi/fenugreek (if you can't find at asian market order online) |
sauce |
3 tablespoons butter |
1 cup chopped onion |
2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce |
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes in juice |
1 skinless rotisserie chicken, boned out and pulled into chunks |
1 (10 oz) box frozen peas, thaw under running water |
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream |
1/4 cup ground unsalted cashews (only used as thickening agent if needed) |
hot basmati rice, for serving |
Directions:
1. Mix spice blend together in small bowl and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to turn gold, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic, tomato paste and spice blend, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, stir well.
6. Add chicken and bring to a simmer.
7. Turn heat to low and cook uncovered until chicken is warmed through, about 10 minutes. Stir frequently.
8. Shake excess water from peas. Add the peas and cream to the pan. Stir well and heat through. Do not boil.
9. Note: If sauce isn't thick enough. Add 1/4 cup of finely ground unsalted cashews.20
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