Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut in 1 inch cubes

Marinade

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground red pepper
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 piece minced ginger (1-inchinch" long)
• 6 bamboo skewers (6-inchinch")

Sauce

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeno, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garam masala (buy in Indian market)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   Soak bamboo skewers in water.

2. 2

   For sauce, melt butter on medium heat.

3. 3

   Add garlic& jalapeno; cook 1 minute.

4. 4

   Stir in coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala& salt.

5. 5

   Stir in tomato sauce.

6. 6

   Simmer 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in cream; simmer to thicken- about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Thread chicken on skewers, and marinate (in the refrigerator) for an hour or so.

9. 9

   Discard marinade.

10. 10

    Grill or broil chicken, turning occasionally, to cook through- about 8 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove chicken from skewers; add to sauce.

12. 12

    Simmer 5 minutes.

13. 13

    Garnish with cilantro Serve with basmati rice, naan or pita bread.

14. 14

    Note: You can make your own garam masala.

15. 15

    McCormick also makes garam masala; it's available in super markets.