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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 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

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)

Method
 

Marinate the chicken/cauliflower
  1. 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.
  2. I leave it to marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes (or the night before and refrigerate it).
Preparing the Tikka Masala:
  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. Remove the lid and simmer to thicken the sauce, about 5 minutes.
Serving/garnishing:
  1. 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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