Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
• 0.5 teaspoon curry powder

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the recipe.
2. Melt ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
3. Incorporate minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Mix in cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric; fry for about 2 minutes until the spices release their aroma.
4. Add tomato sauce to the onion and spice mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low for simmering.
5. Allow the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in cream, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and paprika. Return the sauce to a simmer, stirring frequently until it thickens, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and curry powder. Sear the chicken until lightly browned but still pink inside, about 3 minutes, stirring often.
7. Transfer the seared chicken and any pan juices into the simmering sauce. Continue to simmer the chicken in the sauce until cooked through and no longer pink, about 30 minutes. Adjust the sugar and salt to taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 328 kcal
• Fat Content: 23 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 981 mg
• Protein Content: 18 g
• Cholesterol Content: 106 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 13 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g