Chicken, Tick, Tikka
Easy-peasy, but heavenly, no doubt.
Ingredients
For the marinade
1
lb
Chicken
cut into cubes
1
cup
yogurt
1
tbsp
Cumin powder
1/2
tbsp
coriander powder
1/4
tsp
Turmeric powder
3
inch
cloves Garlic
1/2Ginger–made into a paste or grated
1
tsp
Salt
1/2
tsp
chilli powder
For the sauce
1
medium sized Onion
cubed
1/2
red bell pepper
6
cashews
1
tsp
Cumin powder
1/2
tsp
coriander powder
3
inch
Cloves
1/2Cinnamon, 2 Cardamom pods–ground into fine powder
1
tbsp
kasoori methi
1/4
cup
Cream
2
tbsp
Tomato ketchup
1
tbsp
butter
1
tbsp
Oil
1/4
tsp
of chilli powder
or to taste
salt to taste
Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients under ‘marinade’ for about 20-30 minutes.
Grill the marinated chicken until just done, and set aside
Heat a pan with a few drops of oil and roast the onions in the pan until slightly browned.
Add the red bell peppers and cashew and toss.
Remove from heat, cool a little and blend into a fine puree. Add a few tablespoons of water if necessary.
Heat oil and butter together in a pan.
When the butter melts, add all the powders (clove, cinnamon, cardamom powder, cumin and coriander) and saute until their aroma wafts around.
Add the puree and gently saute for 3-4 minutes.
Add the chilli powder, salt and the tomato ketchup. Mix well and add the cream.
Make sure the kasoori methi is tiny and kasoori methi before add to the mix and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the grilled chicken pieces and toss to coat well in the sauce.
Garnish with cilantro and serve.