CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

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Ingredients

CHICKEN TIKKA MARINADE:
600g/ 1.2lb chicken thigh (boneless, skinless), cut into 3cm / 2.2" cubes (Note 1)
1/2 cup plain yoghurt, full fat best (Greek is fine)
6 cloves garlic , minced (~1.5 tbsp)
1 tbsp fresh ginger , grated
1 tsp garam masala (Note 2)
1 tsp each salt, cumin, ground coriander, paprika (sweet, normal or smokey)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Pinch black pepper
2 tsp lemon juice

COOKING CHICKEN:
1 - 2 tbsp oil (Note 3)

CURRY SAUCE SPICES:
2 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp garam masala (Note 2)
2 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp cardomon powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

CURRY SAUCE:
3 tbsp (65ml) vegetable oil (Note 3)
30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter OR ghee
1 onion, finely chopped (brown, white or yellow)
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh ginger , grated
6 cloves garlic , crushed or grated
1 tbsp paprika (not smoked)
1 2/3 cups (400ml) tomato passata (tomato puree)
1 2/3 cups (400ml) water
100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) cream (thickened or pure is fine)
1 tsp sugar
50g / 3 tbsp unsalted butter OR ghee