Cheat Code Chicken Tikka Masala – Quick & Easy

Step 1: Prepare the Pot

Place a large pot or Dutch oven on your cooker and turn on the heat.

Step 2: Sauté Ginger Garlic Paste

Add 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pot. Once warm, add 2 tablespoons of ginger garlic paste and fry it out until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 3: Toast Spices

Add 1.5 teaspoons each of garam masala, curry powder, and cumin powder to the pot. Fry them down for about 30 seconds to a minute to release their aromas and remove bitterness.

Step 4: Add Chicken

Introduce 600g of diced chicken breast to the pot. Stir well to coat the chicken thoroughly in the spices.

Step 5: Incorporate Tomatoes and Soup

Pour in 1 can of chopped tomatoes and stir to combine. Then, add 1 can of Heinz Cream of Tomato Soup, stirring thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.

Step 6: Simmer the Curry

Cover the pot with a lid and let the curry simmer on a medium heat for 20 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and the flavors to meld.

Step 7: Adjust Consistency and Seasoning

After 20 minutes, remove the lid. If the curry is too thin, increase the heat slightly and reduce it down to your desired thickness.

Step 8: Add Salt and Mango Chutney

Add salt to taste (starting with just under a teaspoon) and 2 tablespoons of mango chutney. Stir well.

Step 9: Sweeten the Curry

Taste the curry. If you prefer a sweeter Chicken Tikka Masala, add 2 tablespoons of sugar and stir until it dissolves completely.

Step 10: Add Cream

Once the curry has cooled slightly, stir in 2 tablespoons of double cream to give it a rich, silky texture.

Step 11: Serve and Garnish

Ladle the Chicken Tikka Masala into serving dishes. Garnish with a drizzle of cream and fresh chopped coriander.

• If the curry needs to thicken, turn up the heat and reduce it down to your desired consistency.

• Double cream is less likely to split than single cream when added to hot dishes.

• Adjust salt and sugar to taste, depending on your preference for sweetness and seasoning.

• For a more authentic flavor, you can pre-cook chicken tikka and add it at the end of the recipe (refer to Al's Kitchen's 'proper' Chicken Tikka Masala recipe for guidance).

• Increase the amount of mango chutney or sugar for a sweeter masala, or reduce it for a less sweet version.