TIKKA MASALA SAUCE FOR CHICKEN
1 medium Spanish onion small diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1 teaspoon ground cumin seed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon toasted almond (ground)
1 teaspoon chile powder
12 ounce can crushed plum tomato
4 ounces heavy cream or coconut milk
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Take paprika, cumin, coriander, garam masala and dry toast in a sauté pan until very fragrant.
- Reserve. In another pot sauté onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add garlic,jalapeno, chile powder, and tomato.
- Once at a low boil, turn to a simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add toasted spices to tomato mixture. add almonds.
- Add 4 ounces of heavy cream or coconut milk.
- Serve with your favorite sautéed chicken dish.
© 2010 Denise Appel. Permission must be given by Denise Appel to reproduce.


