Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients:

   For Marinade

1. 1 cup fresh yogurt
2. 1 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
3. 2 tbsps ginger paste
4. 3 tbsps garlic paste
5. 3-4 tbsps garam masala
6. cumin powder-2 tsp
7. 6 peppercorns
8. Kasoori Methi powder-1 tbsp
9. 3 tbsps lemon juice
10. 3 pounds chicken (breast or thigh) skinless and cut into pieces

            For the gravy:

1. 2 medium-sized onions finely chopped
2. Jalapenos -3 finely chopped
3. 6 cloves garlic chopped fine
4. 5 pods cardamom
5.  6 medium-sized fresh tomatoes chopped fine or grind
6. 2 tbsps garam masala
7. 1 cup heavy  cream
8. 3 tbsps cashew blanched and ground to a paste
9. 3 tbsps butter
10. Salt to taste

                 Preparation:

1. 1. Grind the chopped coriander (keep some aside for garnishing) and all other marinade ingredients (except yoghurt) to a smooth paste in a food processor.
   2. Pour the above mix into a large bowl and add yoghurt. Mix well. Add the chicken pieces and mix well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate. Allow to marinate overnight.
   3.  Cook the chicken in a pan or grill in high heat for 10 minutes each side
   
   
   To make the gravy/ sauce:
   1. Heat the butter in a deep pan on a medium flame and add the onion and jalpenos. Now add the cardamom and the garlic. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
   2. Add the garam masala, cumin powder. Cook till the tomatoes(grind the tomatos if u want) are soft and a thick paste forms.
   3. Add the grilled Chicken Tikkas (chunks/ pieces) and stir and add kasoori methi powder,grinded cashew. Cook for 10 minutes.
   4. Add the cream and mix well. Turn off the flame.
   5. Garnish the dish with chopped coriander leaves