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Forget the takeaway. This classic rich curry of chicken marinated in yogurt, [[cream]] and spices is easy to make at home.
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|TotalCalories = 1300
|PortionCalories = 325
|DatePublished=31st January 2013
|Author=Chef
|Servings = Serves 4
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 2 hours 5 minutes
|PrepTime = 1 hour 30 minutes
|CookTime = 35 minutes
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====Best recipe review====

''It's nicer with ghee''

4.8/5

But still good with just butter.
[[User:Chef|Jerry]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients
|2 tablespoons of [[butter]] or [[Ghee|ghee]]
|1 large [[onion]]
|¼ teaspoon of fresh ground [[Cinnamon|cinnamon]]
|2-3 [[cloves of garlic, crushed]]
|2 teaspoons of fresh [[Ginger|ginger]], grated
|1 teaspoon of ground [[turmeric]] powder
|1 tablespoon of ground [[Coriander|coriander]]
|2-3 teaspoons of [[Chillies|chili]] powder
|50g [[Tandoori masala]] powder
|400 grams of skinless, boneless [[chicken]] thighs or breasts
|100g [[Tomato]] puree
|100g full [[cream]]
|1 [[lemon]] or lime
|½ cup of [[yogurt]]
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===Method===

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| Trim and cut the chicken into small cubes
| In a large bowl add Tandoori powder, yogurt and [[lemon]] juice. Rub well into the chicken. Cover and place in the [[refrigerator]] for at least an hour or more if you have the time.
| Slice the onions finely
| Heat a wok or large saucepan until evenly hot
| Melt 2 tablespoons of [[butter]] until it froths
| Add the onions and the [[Cinnamon|cinnamon]] powder to the wok and fry lightly. When the onions are soft and starting to brown, add the crushed garlic and ginger and fry for a minute or so
| Add the turmeric, chili and [[Coriander|coriander]], and sautee over a medium heat
| Add the cubed chicken and cook for 10 minutes
| Add the tomato puree and [[cream]] and heat through
| Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is properly cooked
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===Serving suggestions===

Serve with [[Boiled rice|boiled rice]] or [[Pulao rice|pulao rice]] and a [[Mint_and_onion_raita|mint and onion raita]].
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