I cant believe my good luck.I was having a few beers with the boys when this Indian bloke heard us talking about cooking curries.We all fancy ourselves as Jamie Olivers and he heard the mention of chicken tikka and what we all do.Well he could not help himself and had to give us his version that he does in his restaurant.He then said with the tikka they make butter chicken.I wrote it all down on a load of coasters and rushed home to let you guys know.I have all the ingredients so I cant wait to give it a go.
                        chicken tikka.

1 kilo of thigh fillet {I have noticed you all use breast that goes dry}

                         marinade
1 tbs coriander
1 tbs curry powder{He said madras ?}
1 tbs chat masala,mango powder.{a must he said}
1 1/2 tbs salt
1 tsp garam masala,paprika,chilli,black pepper.
1 tsp crushed garlic
1 tsp grated ginger
juice 1 lemon
1/2 cup white vinegar
mix and add chicken.leave over night.

next day add
4 tbs yogurt
red & yellow food colouring{I wouldn't}                                            cook under grill or BBQ.

                                  sauce
1/2 onion grated
2 tomatoes finely diced
tsp cumin seed
2 tbs ghee
2 tbs oil
1/2 tsp garlic crushed
1/2 tsp ginger grated
2 tbs coriander
1 tbs paprika
1 tbs curry
1 tbs turmeric
2 tbs tomatoe paste
100 gms cashews or almonds ground
300 mls cream
honey to taste
1/2 cup water.

heat oil & ghee & add cumin seeds then onion then tomatoes then garlic & ginger.
then spices & water.simmer then add cream and nuts.add chicken, cook till done.

sounds too easy as there is no base sauce used.I will be giving it a go.I am going to get in his ear for his vindaloo next.


                                   

what a great site site.I cant wait to get the spices out and try some of the currys.I am an addict and must get a fix at least 3 times a week.