The 'Best' Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients:
3 Chicken brests (Cubed)
250g Natural Yoghurt
5 tbsp Cooking Oil
1½ tsp Salt
2 Medium Onions
1 Green Finger Chilli (Sliced)
2 Medium Tomatoes
2 tbsp Tomato Puree
2" Piece Root Ginger
4 Garlic Cloves
½ tsp Cumin
½ tsp Coriander
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Cinnamon
5 Green Cardomom Pods
1 Black Cardomom Pod
1 tsp Garam Masala
Fresh coriander to Garnish

Method:
1. In a Bowl add the Chicken, yoghurt,turmeric, cumin, coriander, paprika, chillies & Salt. Mix Well. Place in the fridge & marinate for at least 2 hours, over night is best.
2. Finely Chop the Onions, Garlic & Ginger in a food processor. Put aside
3. Whizz the Tomatoes & the tomato puree in the food processor & again put aside.
4. Empty the Chicken & Yorghurt mixture into a roasting tin & place under a hot grill until the chicken starts to brown on each side. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan/wok & add the Cardomom pods & wait till they sizzle.
5. Then, add the Onion, garlic & ginger to the oil & fry on a medium heat until golden brown, then add the Cinnamon & red chilli powder. Stir frequently
6. Now add the Tomatoes, cover and cook on a low heat for 5 mins.
7. Now add the grilled chicken & contents of the roasting tin into the pan/wok, stir well. Cover & cook for a further 10 mins on a low heat.
8. When Ready to serve sprinkle with the Garam Masala & garnish with the freshly chopped Coriander and serve with Rice or Naan bread. Decorate with lemon slices.

Serves 4