High Plains Indian - Chicken Tikka Masala - w/Pr0N
 

It's already been a pretty awesome day here. (Homemade Husk Cheeseburger Sliders)

I've had a hankerin' for some Indian food for several weeks... like 2+ months. All I had to do was suggest some Chicken Tikka, and off we went!

Here's the recipe for the Tikka Marinade: (Original Link)
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin (toasted, if you can)
- 3/4 tsp ground coriander (toasted, if you can)
- 1-2 Tbsp minced garlic from a jar
- 1-1.5 Tbsp minced ginger from a jar
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 3/4 tsp Ground Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala (It's worth it to get good quality or grind your own)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- Glug or two of oil (EVOO, Avocado, Vegetable... whatever you have handy)

I've marinated the bird (or lamb) overnight... for just a few hours... whatever.

I put it all in a ziptop baggie for a while.

https://i.imgur.com/YBfkjmah.jpg

Fired up the Vortex with some lump, then put the thighs on the kettle for a bit.

https://i.imgur.com/6OQl4rWh.jpg

Melted some ghee in a warm pan

https://i.imgur.com/cbl1YyAh.jpg

In went the onion, garlic, and ginger

https://i.imgur.com/TDvCCvKh.jpg

In went 3 big dollops of Mr. Patak's Hot Chili Paste

https://i.imgur.com/3kHy3x5h.jpg

CINCHOUSE helped with chopping up the chicken thighs, then I added them into the mix.

https://i.imgur.com/AYk7wXPh.jpg

Added a bit of tomato puree - normally I like diced 'maters then a bit of a cook-down... but you work with what's available.

https://i.imgur.com/N1AQT6Hh.jpg

BossLady begged off the Sak Option this time... so we went with plain old rice this time. - Added some cucumber, onion, and cilantro raita.

https://i.imgur.com/0IsllXfh.jpg

More shenanigans to come from this end - I also picked up a couple of corned beef brisket points (pastrami!) and a rack of spare ribs!

I'll take some

I agree w/ nc moose, ladle my plate! the taste must be fantastic.

Awesome post and good to see you back Marc. I'm bookmarking this.

That grilled chicken looked yummy . And then you kept making it better. I want a plate :-D

Awesome! Love Indian food. I could eat that whole thing.

Great post...I love chicken tikka....I liketo eat with naan.

I even learned a few things...CINCHOUSE...never heard this term...googled it then chuckled.

Then the SAK recipe link...that sounds awesome as well!

Mmmmm...that looks great!

Great! Glad to help!

Army guys will also use the term House Six to refer to their better half...

I'm a huge fan of naan, and would love to get my hands on a real tandoor oven like one of our fellow forum members has.

I highly recommend giving that sak (cauliflower) recipe a try. It makes a bit of a mess, but it's become a family favorite and a frequent request when we cook for others.

Have a great week!

Looking good!

Tasty looking grub there brethern.

I have to try that!

Beautiful. Love that stuff.

great looking cook, I shall have to give that a try.

Awesome looking chicken tikka masala! You might want to check out this inexpensive tandoori oven alternative:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooi9gN1yefc