Monday, March 2, 2009

Tikka Masala

1 cup yogurt
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
salt to taste
3 lbs chicken breast, cut in bite sized pieces

Combine ingredients into a bowl with chicken pieces and refrigerate one hour.
Place chicken on skewers and grill until juices run clear (5 min)

1 Tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
salt to taste
1-8 oz can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Melt butter in saucepan, saute garlic and jalapeno together 1 min. Season with cumin, paprika, and salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer until it thickens. Add chicken.
Serve with rice and garnish with cilantro.

Melinda White