Chicken Tikka Masala--hubby original

So this one day I was craving chicken tikka massala, and my husband just whipped this right up using his brilliant mind. It is AMAZING. Definite keeping this recipe....and him!!!!

Marinade:

• 3 cloves pressed garlic
• 1/2 inch ginger, diced
• 4 Tbs lemon juice
• 2 Tbs oil
• Salt to taste
• 5 chicken drumsticks, de-boned (or 1/2-1 lbs boneless chicken) and chopped

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbs butter (or oil)
• 1 Tbs coriander
• 2 tso cumin
• 1-2 tsp tumeric
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground mustard (dry)
• 1 tsp chili pepper flakes
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 cloves garlic, pressed
• 3 Tbs tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tsp sugar
• 1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks and boiled half way
• 2 medium potatoes, diced, boiled half way
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1-2 Tbs chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• Basmati rice

Directions:

1. Marinade the chicken, at least 1-2 hours
2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the spices (coriander, cumin, tumeric, chili powder, dry mustard, red chili peppers) in the butter for about 30 seconds.
3. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and marinaded chicken, and cook for 5-7 minutes
4. Add the tomato paste, water, sugar, carrot, and potatoes. Simmer for 15-20 minutes
5. Remove from heat, add remainder or ingredients (yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, pepper)
6. Serve over basmati rice (we use 1.5 cups of dry rice, 3 cups of water, and 1/2 tsp of salt).

Bon Appetit!!

Cathy