Tom's Chicken Tikka Masala

bbc.co.uk

Grass Dancer

subheading: For the chicken:

1 large skinless chicken crown (1kg/2lb 4oz)

subheading: For the marinade:

½ lemon, juice only

5cm/2in piece fresh root ginger, finely grated

4 large garlic cloves, grated

2 tbsp medium Madras curry powder

2 heaped tsp smoked paprika

large pinch salt

100g/3½oz 0% fat Greek-style yoghurt

subheading: For the curry sauce:

1 tbsp sunflower oil

2 large onions, finely chopped

2 large garlic cloves, grated

2.5cm/1in piece fresh root ginger, finely grated

1 tsp ground turmeric

2 tsp ground paprika

2 tsp ground coriander

1 tbsp tomato purée

400g tin chopped tomatoes

1 large red pepper, cored, seeds removed, finely chopped

1 large green pepper, cored, seeds removed, finely chopped

150g/5½oz 0% fat plain yoghurt

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

subheading: For the katchumber salad:

1 small red onion, finely chopped

2 large tomatoes, finely chopped

⅓ cucumber (150g/5½oz), finely chopped

½ lime, juice only

1 tsp chaat masala

subheading: To serve:

coriander leaves, roughly torn

320g/11½oz basmati rice, cooked with salt and a pinch of saffron strands (optional)

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