How long does Chicken Tikka Masala take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Tikka Masala serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chicken Tikka Masala spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chicken Tikka Masala?

500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, ¾ cup Curd, 1 cup Tomato Puree, ¼ cup Fresh Cream, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Tikka Masala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Tikka Masala?

About 442 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: ¾ cup Curd; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tbsp Mustard Oil; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes; 2 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 cup Tomato Puree; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Sugar; ¼ cup Fresh Cream; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Kasuri Methi; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

35 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as murgh tikka masala, ctm · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills

Curries & Gravies Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Chicken tikka masala: curd-marinated chicken, pan-fried and simmered in butter, tomato and cream. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 35 minutes plus marinating, video.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

21 items

4 people

Curd¾ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder¾ tsp
Mustard Oil1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder3 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Chicken Boneless Cubes500 grams
Oil2 tbsp
Butter2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Tomato Puree1 cup
Sugar¼ tsp
Fresh Cream¼ cup
Kasuri Methi¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	442kcal	1768kcal
Protein	32g	129g
Carbohydrate	16g	66g
Fat	28g	110g
Fibre	3.1g	12g
Sugar	8.1g	32g

Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes

Method

1
In a bowl, whisk the curd along with all the ingredients for the marination except mustard oil and red chilli powder.
CurdGinger Garlic PasteLemon JuiceSaltTurmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderCumin Powder
2
Heat the mustard oil in a pan until it reaches its smoking point. Turn off the heat and add red chilli powder. Immediately mix it gently and add it to the curd marination.
Mustard OilRed Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
3
Add in the chicken. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Chicken Boneless Cubes
4
Heat oil in a pan. Fry the marinated chicken pieces in a pan, leaving space between each piece. Fry for 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan.
Oil
5
In the same pan, add butter and add onions. Saute until the onion turns golden brown.
ButterOnion
6
Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder and coriander powder, and saute.
Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCumin PowderCoriander Powder
7
Add tomato puree, salt and sugar. Cook until the oil floats on top (5 to 7 minutes) and the mixture has thickened slightly. The raw taste of the tomato should have disappeared by this stage.
Tomato PureeSaltSugar
8
Add in cream, garam masala powder, kasuri methi, the cooked chicken and coriander leaves. Mix well and bring it to a simmer. Serve hot with naan/rice.
Fresh CreamGaram Masala PowderKasuri MethiCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Chicken Tikka Masala take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Tikka Masala serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Tikka Masala vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Tikka Masala spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken Tikka Masala?: 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, ¾ cup Curd, 1 cup Tomato Puree, ¼ cup Fresh Cream, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Tikka Masala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Tikka Masala?: About 442 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

5 notes

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A Cookd cookDecember 2024
taste is better than hotel chicken tikka masala
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A Cookd cookDecember 2023
came out really well .. thank u
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A Cookd cookAugust 2022
Taste is so Good...
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A Cookd cookAugust 2022
This is so good and simple. Thanks
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Fathima ThalibFebruary 2022
The recipe brings out a delicious chicken tikka masala. loved it!