As an aside, a quick lesson in linguistics - tikka refers to the fact that the meat is grilled prior to being added to the curry sauce. Masala simply means mixed spices, so don't worry if a masala recipe calls for neither 'garam masala' nor 'masala wine'. You enjoy the wine!!
Marinade
1 cup plain yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
salt, to taste (up to about 4 tsp)
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 long skewers (ease of grilling)
Sauce
1 tbsp butter1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
salt, to taste (up to about 1 tbsp)
1 tin tomatoes / tomato sauce
1 cup coconut milk or cream
1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped (garnish)
cooked rice, to serve
- Combine all marinade ingreadients, stir through chicken, cover and chill for an hour.
- Preheat grill. Thread chicken onto skewers, place on baking tray under grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side (discard marinade).
- Melt butter in large, heavy pan over medium heat and saute jalapeno and garlic.
- Add spices and salt, stir in tomatoes and coconut. Simmer over low heat until sauce thickens (about 20 minutes).
- Add the grilled chicken (remove from skewers) and simmer for further 10 minutes.
- Serve on rice, sprinkled with fresh coriander.
Mmmmmm Saag Gosht is my fav too! Love it... Along with a good Saag Panner!
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