Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe | Epicurious.com
"The yogurt helps tenderize the chicken; the garlic, ginger, and spices in the marinade infuse it with lots of flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 garlic cloves, finely grated
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4 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger
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4 teaspoons ground turmeric
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2 teaspoons garam masala
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 1/2 cups whole-milk yogurt (not Greek)
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
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3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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6 cardamom pods, crushed
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2 dried chiles de árbol or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
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2 cups heavy cream
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3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus sprigs for garnish
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Steamed basmati rice (for serving)
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