Easy family friendly Tikka Masala

An Indian inspired easy weekday meal that the whole family loves. Adjustable spice level, wholesome, super creamy and ready in a heartbeat.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 30

Total Time 1

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

Marinating the chicken/cauliflower:

2 lbs chicken breast (or sub 1 large head of cauliflower
2 tbsp yellow curry paste (see recipe above)
½ cup greek yogurt (yogurt of choice, dairy free works as well)

Preparing the Tikka Masala:

¼-½ cup yellow curry paste (see recipe above)
1 can full fat coconut milk
1 can tomato paste (6 oz.)

Garnishing

¼ cup cilantro leaves (optional)
¼ cup toasted almond slivers (optional)
a dollop of greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

Marinate the chicken/cauliflower

In a large size ziplock bag combine 2 tablespoons of the curry paste, the chicken or cauliflower and the yogurt.
For chicken: seal the bag and massage the mixture into the chicken.
For cauliflower: move the cauliflower around so they are totally covered in the curry-yogurt marinate.
I leave it to marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes (or the night before and refrigerate it).

Preparing the Tikka Masala:

Heat up a large, deep skillet over medium heat, add ¼ - ½ cup of the curry paste (to taste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the chicken or cauliflower, coconut milk, and tomato paste. Cover and cook until the chicken/cauliflower is cooked through, 10 to 20 minutes (approx. 10 for cauliflower, and 20 for chicken).
Remove the lid and simmer to thicken the sauce, about 5 minutes.

Serving/garnishing:

I serve this family friendly Tikka Masala over (brown) rice and top it with fresh cilantro leaves and often times some toasted, sliced almonds and a dollop of greek yogurt.

Notes

Nutritional information:

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