Recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala 
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Yield:
1
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1 lb boneless chicken thighs
1 lrg onion, chopped
2 clv garlic, chopped
1 x inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 x fresh green chili, deseeded and chopped
6 x fresh mint leaves
2 tbl lemon juice
3 tbl tomato paste
1 cup plain yogurt (avoid low fat or non-fat yogurt for a richer flavor)
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp garam masala
1/8 tsp grated nutmeg
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp salt
1 tbl ghee or vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 cup Basmati Rice
Instructions:
Instructions: Cut chicken into bite sized pieces; set aside. Combine in Food Processor half of the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, chili, mint, lemon juice and tomato paste. Process until mixture is a fine paste. Combine this mixture with yogurt and spices blending well. Add chicken and mix until chicken is coated. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

When ready to cook. Heat ghee in large heavy skillet until hot. Saute remaining onion in ghee until onion is transparent. Add chicken mixture and water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with prepared Basmati rice.

While chicken is cooking; prepare Basmati rice according to package directions. During last 5 minutes of cooking, add fennel seeds to top of rice. When rice as completed cooking and all water is absorbed; toss to distribute fennel seeds.

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