Chicken Tikka Masala Legendary Comfort Curry
Succulent pieces of tender chicken, charred to smoky perfection in a healthy air-fryer, in a luxuriously creamy, spiced tomato sauce. Fragrant masala, ginger, and garlic simmered slow and low for a rich, velvety gravy that’s just creamy enough, warmly spiced, and utterly addictive.
Comfort in a bowl. Joy in every bite.
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1 kg | 2.2 lbs
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250 g | 1 cup
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30 ml | 2 tbsp
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30 g | 2 tbsp
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2 tsp each
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1.6 tsp
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15grams
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🥣 1. Marinate Chicken (20 mins + 2-24 hrs)
– Mix yogurt, spices, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and beet. Coat chicken. Refrigerate 2+ hours (overnight = best flavor) .
🔥 2. Cook Chicken (12-15 mins)**
– **Air Fryer**: 200°C (400°F). Skewer chicken (soak wooden skewers 30 mins first ). Air fry 12-15 mins until charred at edges (internal temp 75°C/165°F) .
🍅 3. Sauce in Air Fryer (20 mins)**
– Use oven-safe pan (fits in air fryer basket). Sauté onions, ginger, garlic with ghee 3 mins. Add tomatoes, spices, stock.
– **Air Fry**: 180°C (350°F) for 15 mins. Blend with immersion blender until smooth .
🍗 4. Combine & Finish**
– Dice cooked chicken, add to sauce. Stir in cream, sugar, fenugreek.
-Final Cook: Air fry 5 mins at 160°C (320°F) to meld flavours .