Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut in 1 inch cubes
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground red pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 piece minced ginger ( 1-inchinch” long)
6 bamboo skewers ( 6-inchinch”)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapenos, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garam masala ( buy in Indian market)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
Soak bamboo skewers in water.
Thread chicken on skewers, and marinate (in the refrigerator) for an hour or so.
Discard marinade.
For sauce, melt butter on medium heat.
Add garlic & jalapeno; cook 1 minute.
Stir in coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala & salt.
Stir in tomato sauce.
Simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in cream; simmer to thicken- about 5 minutes.
Grill or broil chicken, turning occasionally, to cook through- about 8 minutes.
Remove chicken from skewers; add to sauce.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro Serve with basmati rice, naan or pita bread.
Note: You can make your own garam masala. McCormick also makes garam masala; it’s available in super markets.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 90 min.
Time total: 120 min.