Tikka Masala in a slow cooker
Description
This classic Indian dish can win the hearts of even the most discerning gourmets. Tikka Masala is the perfect dinner for autumn or winter.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the chicken into pieces 2.5-3.5 cm in size. Sprinkle with coriander, cumin, and salt. Mix with yogurt until the chicken is evenly coated. Cover the chicken and let it stand for 10 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Increase the heat to high and quickly sear about 1/4 of the chicken. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker. Repeat with the remaining chicken, using 1 tablespoon of butter to sear each batch in the skillet. Place the jalapeños on top of the chicken.
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Step 3
3. Prepare the sauce. Dice the onion. Mince the garlic. Grate the ginger. Place a saucepan over heat and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and salt, stir. Cook, stirring, until the onion begins to brown slightly at the edges.
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Step 4
4. Add garam masala and ginger, stir. Fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase the heat and add tomato purée and sugar. Mix well and bring to a boil.
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Step 5
5. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cook for 5 hours, or until the chicken is very tender. Stir the starch into the cream with a fork or whisk until smooth. Pour into the slow cooker and gently mix. Cook for 10 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Serve the dish with hot rice, sprinkled with chopped cilantro.