Chicken in Creamy Tomato Curry: Chicken Tikka Masala
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup plain yogurt, whisked until smooth
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3 tablespoons Ginger-Garlic Paste, recipe follows (or 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger and 3 cloves garlic put through a garlic press or finely minced)
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, poked with a fork, and cut into large bite-sized chunks
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons butter
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1/3 cup Ginger-Garlic Paste, recipe follows (or 6 cloves garlic and 2-inch thumb ginger minced)
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2 serrano peppers, minced (seeds removed if you don't want it spicy)
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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2 teaspoons paprika
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8 Roma tomatoes, diced
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 to 2 cups water
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Oil, for grilling
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1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (optional)
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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Minced fresh cilantro, for garnish
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Cooked rice, naan, or crusty piece of bread, for serving
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1/2 cup cloves garlic, whole
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1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices
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1/4 cup canola oil
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