Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce Recipes

CURRY STAND CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium heat and cook and stir onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook and stir just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric into the onion mixture; fry until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Stir tomato sauce into the onion and spice mixture, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer sauce for 10 minutes, then mix in cream, paprika, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Bring sauce back to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir chicken into the hot oil, sprinkle with curry powder, and sear chicken until lightly browned but still pink inside, about 3 minutes; stir often. Transfer chicken and any pan juices into the sauce. Simmer chicken in sauce until no longer pink, about 30 minutes; adjust salt and sugar to taste.

EASY CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside. Heat canola oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken and onion to the stockpot and cook until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, ginger, garam masala, chili powder and turmeric until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken stock; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1 minute. Serve immediately with rice, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, ginger, paprika, cayenne, cumin, coriander, garam masala, salt, and turmeric. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
• Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer and cook until lightly seared, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Transfer chicken and any marinade left in the pan to a bowl.
• To make the sauce, clean the skillet or use a separate large skillet or dutch oven. Heat the pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and butter. Once melted, add the onions. Stir and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.
• Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, fenugreek leaves, salt, paprika, chili powder, cayenne, and cardamom. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
• Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato puree, 1 cup chicken stock, and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer over medium-low, occasionally stirring, about 10 minutes.
• Add the chicken to the pan, stir to coat. Simmer uncovered, occasionally stirring to thoroughly cook the meat and thicken the sauce, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the cream, simmer until the sauce is hot, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. For a thinner consistency, gradually add more chicken stock, a ¼ cup at a time.
• Garnish the chicken with cilantro leaves and serve with basmati rice.

TIKKA MASALA SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until just golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add the garlic, salt, garam masala and ginger; cook 2 minutes, until fragrant.
• Stir in the chilies and cook 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until thick.
• Pressure can 30 minutes @ 10 PSI.