FASTEST Chicken Tikka Masala Shortcut Revealed! 😋🌶👍🍺

Chicken Tikka Masala, a delicious Indian dish, features succulent marinated chicken cooked in a rich tomato-based curry. Al's Kitchen on KZbin provides a fantastic recipe guide, showcasing tender chicken chunks immersed in a vibrant blend of spices, yoghurt and aromatic flavours.
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Chicken Tikka Masala in 30 Mins
Stage 1
Lid off for the first 10 mins.
Stage 2
Lid on for the second 10 mins
Stage 3
Perfecto Zone, lid on until cooked
Ingredients List (All ingredients measured using measuring spoon)
400g Onions (Boil for 6 mins or microwave for 10 mins then blend before frying)
150ml Oil
3 Tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
2 Tbsp Mix Powder or Mild Madras Curry Powder
1/2 Tbsp Garam Masala
1 Tsp Turmeric
1/2 Tbsp Tandoori Masala
Small Piece Cinnamon
1 Tbsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
3 or 4 Tbsp Sugar (I used 3)
1 Tbsp Kasuri Methi
1.5 Tsp Salt or to taste
165 ml Coconut milk
150 ml Single Cream
2 Tbsp Almond Powder (Ground Almonds)
Coriander Garnish
4 Cardamom Pods
6 Tbsp Tomato Puree
Red Colouring (Optional
500ml boiling water
Coriander
Slice of Lemon
If you want a great Chicken Tikka recipe to add to the curry, i think you find it hard to beat this one.
Al’s Chicken Tikka Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Garlic Ginger Paste
½ Lemon (juice of) if using shop bought liquid equates to 1 Tbsp.
150g Natural Yogurt
2 tsp of Coriander Powder
1 tsp of Cumin Powder
1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
1 tsp of Paprika Powder
¼ tsp of Ground Black Pepper
½ tsp of Ground Green Cardamom powder
2 tsp of Kasuri Methi (Fenugreek Leaves)
1 ½ tsp of Dried Mint
1 ½ tsp of salt
¼ tsp or ½ tsp of Orange Food Colouring (powder)
3 ½ Tbsp of Tandoori Masala Powder
2 Tbsp of Honey or sugar to sweeten.
1 ½ KG of Skinless Chicken Breast cut into bite size chunks.
Method:
Combine all spices in a clean bowl, mix thoroughly
Add Garlic and Ginger Paste into the bowl containing the chicken mix through well
Add all spices and a splash of oil, work all into the chicken.
Add Yogurt mix through, add the Kasuri Methi, sprinkle and crush between your fingers
Add the Lemon Juice
Add the Honey
Add the Orange Food Colouring, add a tsp of water to mix it.
Mix through, be careful not to splash on your counter tops as it can stain.
Cover with Cling film or silicone lid then marinate for 24hours, turn it once if you can.
Cook either under the grill or if you have one a Tandoor Oven.
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[@AlsKitchen]

Enjoy the video, Hope you make the curry. Pleas elike and subscribe to the channel. Thanks

[@jonrobsum]

Brilliant mate, I'm vegan and love making your curries. Good work brother. Making this on tomorrow

[@Mewltow]

Al you are the GOAT. I went to a resteraunt in Dartford not far from me that sold a Sri Lankan chicken tikka masala. It was so nice. I normally have normal tikka masala but ask for it madras hot. The Sri lankan one was madras hot but had a slightly different taste i think. Al do you know what makes it different from a madras hot chicken tikka masala? Or is that exactly what it is? I know i should have asked at the time. Thanks Pal. Also, i know ive asked before but is there any news on an Als recipe book? Thanks

[@rosalinddavies8466]

Really appreciate the layout of the ingredients, the almonds will really give it a rich texture

[@austenpowers]

Love your channel ❤ It’s not a quick one, but can you try the chicken ruby out of the dish-oom book?🙏 It’s a 2 stage and I’d love to see your method and hear your opinion of the recipe. For me, best thing I’ve ever cooked 🎉 Cheers 🍻🔥

[@anupbanerjee6829]

You are drunk when you made that complete insult to the dish.

[@stuartreeves6313]

Looks great as usual, can't wait to give it a try 😊Can you do a Garlic Chilli Chicken next time please.

[@dylancurtis5950]

Nice one, Al. How about (next) a focus on sides & sundries (that could even be scaled-up, to become mains)?

[@stephenallen4635]

30 minute tikka uploaded 30 minutes ago... Its destiny

[@joffff]

No, it's delicious! 😅

[@Geeking-out]

Can I substitute the coconut milk for coconut powder I prefer the texture..hoe much would you recommend in place of the milk

[@richiestrich8079]

Hey Al I been watching your videos for years, since I left the UK I can’t get a decent curry in Australia that’s how I found you, I still make batches of base gravy, for me it’s a game changer when making a BIR curry, cheers and congrats on the 100k subs.

[@stevecarr3019]

Al love your channel, can you do a 30 minute Butter Chicken dish. Thank you

[@TravisHayler]

Dhansak? Love to see if you can manage a 30min version of that! Great work as always!

[@steveb8876]

I don’t know if you’ve ever done a chicken shashlik?

[@richardclarke9966]

30min vindaloo please squire 🙏

[@Red_Snappa]

I've gone just adding cardamom SEEDS to my curry's Al...no more chomping on pods but all the flavour! ......This is the way!......😉🙃

[@R.C.M..]

Natural over that red one everyday.

[@russgood3979]

Jalfrazi next please ?

[@carlhitchcock7556]

My boy will like this! I'm weening him onto curry!!! Dhansak next please Al!

[@AndrewGibbons-i9d]

Quality again Al, no more need be said ....👌🏻

[@AdrianMcGavock]

Hey Al, I'm having a curry 'moment' just watching this - going to make this on the weekend it looks so good (definitely would have been more Titanic 'sunk' if I'd been in the kitchen!) Re: new cooking ideas, I'd love to see you do a range of BIR/authentic side dishes... what do you think?

[@whitebeardskitchen6473]

Salivating and looks fantastic. And good to hear your love of the Titanic. Constructed in my hometown of Belfast! You'll have to try Titanic Distillery whiskey made in what is the Pump House for the Titanic ship in Belfast. Anothe stonking curry Al!

[@mgzw90]

A 30min vindaloo?

[@FreshfrogmarketingUk]

Grew up eating in Birminghams Balti triangle, so I've always been a Balti guy. Wife loves Tikka Masala, so we made this. Have to say Al, no more arguments in our house now about what to cook, this is fantastic. Wife actually had this in a restaurant this week and it was awful, this is so much better.

[@amandaw8840]

Chicken tikka on the BBQ yesterday then curry for the evening. Didn't think you could convert a die hard base fan but you did. Titanic is our local brewery, Plum porter grand reserve is a stronger version and a lovely drink too. They also do a cherry porter. Captain Smith was from Stoke hence the name Titanic.

[@melle4390]

Hi Al! As a Dutch guy living in Norway I would love to see variations of a vindaloo to spice things up. How would you think reindeer meat would do in a vindaloo, or any curry for that matter? Cheers from Bergen.

[@HorsleyLandy88]

I have been watching you and Latifs for a couple of years, I have cooked hundreds of curries with great success. I recently went out for a curry and was very disappointed because I knew I could do better. Thanks for you content Al, my local curry houses have suffered.

[@SaorAlba1970]

congrats on the 100K+ subs, my local Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal in Prestwick, does a dish called Chicken Tikka Komal Pathia (it might be the same as Pathia it's might be called Komal Pathia from the region of India the owner came from) i have it with a nan bread either plain or garlic, it's a creamy fruity sauce

[@davidallen5043]

How about a 30 minute Dhansak. Loving these, thanks Al 😊

[@herby220871]

This is fantastic Al has my family just love this curry and now I don’t have to make them one by one ❤

[@stayspicy9456]

Jalfrezi please. Or a shaslik

[@robinshattock8178]

Def going to try this. Huge fan of the bir one with the coconut milk powder, whole family love it. Something tells me this one has it's work cut out to beat the bir one but I'll give it a go. Interesting using the chicken breast in big pieces. I've just about given up on Asda chicken breast - can be really chewy. I tend to use thigh fillets only these days.

[@daverule83]

Top job! Although i will say im in the southwest and all our BIR places do red too, maybe its a london thing?

[@ShaneyBoyCooks]

Love your 30 minute recipes , a 30 minute Vindaloo would be awesome, I prefer spicy curry.

[@pnero777]

Friday night is curry night, and I happened across this just in time. I followed the recipient precisely, and can confirm that it is absolutely sensational. Thank you so much Al for sharing this with us. Superstar.

[@AlsKitchen]

Wonderful!

[@zedman6473]

Go on BIG AL!! Adding this to my already great culinary skills. Little do my friends know that i follow your recipes. They're still not sick of my (i mean your) 30 min chicken karahi recipe..😂. 👊🏾💯Big Al. Im gonna save this one for my special friend whos visiting soon. I will, of course, be doing a test run beforehand.

[@AlsKitchen]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kevinjones7732]

CTM the food of true champions. Suggestion for 30 minutes Currys. Making different name breads Keema and pershwari etc

[@tl4783]

Al, I hope you’re doing well. I love your channel. The knowledge you shared through your videos has allowed me to elevate my curries at home. You’ve introduced me to curries and spices I’ve never heard of. As a result, I and my family have had many adventurous curry nights at home. Thanks so much and may God bless you in whatever you’re up to these days.

[@colinmiles1052]

After all that work...."Bloody pods!" Love it. Great work and video - thanks.

[@NOTANOTHERCURRYSHOWSAMEButDiff]

I was already sniffing up for the aroma when the spices went in. Nice one! Best, Rik

[@simonwhitehouse7707]

Cheers Al. Great tikka madras recipe. Best we've had. And we're getting on a bit and have tried curry's up and down the country. Being northern we have the best Curry houses of course:) :). Not many of our northerners use food colouring, We like to look after ourselves. 😊

[@peterhiggs8756]

Brilliant video Al will definitely be making this a dhansak would be excellent next

[@chrishenderson5009]

Ordered some spices a week ago an paid next day delivery. Still waiting 😢

[@Winklenut]

Another mouth watering curry. Thank goodness I’ve got an Al’s chicken pathia ready for Saturday. Yes, happy to share it with her indoors 🤣.

[@Monsieurbungle]

South indian garlic chicken chilli

[@amandaw8840]

Definitely ❤

[@benjaminthorpe7990]

I’d love to see you make a shatkora chicken! It has interesting ingredients such as Indian lemon

[@brendonhunt2411]

Looks lovely, although my wife would want a 'lower fat' version. 30 minute Garlic Chilli chicken next please!👍

[@silverfret]

how come you never used a base gravy? thought base gravy was used in all curries?

[@MatthewGreenway]

Mine looks like a soup instead of a paste after i add the spices . I added pureed onion to oil and it looks nothing like yours lol

[@chrishenderson5009]

Dhansak

[@rkeirle1]

Could you show use some curry’s using your spice blends, as it’s obvious it replaces you having to pick each individual spice, but looking at the website it doesn’t say what else you need. I know this seems a bit trivial and it may have the recipe on the bag when you get it but as it’s another of your masterpieces I think you could show case them more, it may improve sales. Love what you do.

[@jimlewis5719]

Made it last night, changed the coconut milk to Pataks coconut cream and used 2 packets, also used Tesco lactose free greek yogurt. So I had a dairy free dish. Best tikka I have ever tasted, also done your chicken bhuna dish. Next one I will try is chicken tikka with a bhuna sauce. your tsp measures are they level or heaped. Great work Al

[@ScoiataeI]

Lactose free yoghurt is still dairy

[@therossendalerambler-mikei7294]

I always count the cardamoms in and count ‘em out 😂😂😂

[@mikewh6695]

Most of the tomato purée I buy these days states double concentrate on the tube. Is this ok or should I be halving the quantities. Thanks. Mike

[@Anurania]

I grew up in the UK and ate chicken tikka masala all the time. I've tried it at Indian restaurants here in Texas but it's nothing like the real thing. Indians don't know how to make it. They say only the English know the recipe. They just use regular chicken pieces and the sauce is like a spicy tomato soup with no flavor. Real tikka masala doesn't contain much tomato. My understanding is that its fruity flavor comes from mango chutney.

[@mrzepher2539]

my moms favourite curry is a classic Chicken Bhuna would love a recipe from you so I can cook my mom one at home

[@jamescarr1922]

Just made this. It’s a good one. Would like to see a chicken saag at some point.

[@simonbradley4500]

I thought the Pathia was my new favourite but it can now move aside for this classic 😮 absolutely beautiful curry…keep ‘em coming mate.

[@tongey1]

Cooked this today (Marinaded the chicken yesterday :) ) and though it tasted amazing! Thanks Al.

[@mikeymoose2033]

Smashed it again buddy! Love ya! ❤X

[@rexadillion]

No Coconut milk powder?

[@tobydavy2052]

I’ve never been able to find it either!

[@rm9719]

​@@tobydavy2052Indian food stores. Don't get it confused with coconut milk or desiccated coconut.

[@AlsKitchen]

No!

[@rj5519]

Thanks al, you’ve just saved me about 5 grand. I added loads more water and loads more sugar and it tasted exactly like the Indian takeaway at home so pleased.

[@amandaw8840]

Get in with a Stoke porter me duck 😊

[@dingdong289]

The guy that questioned the 30 mins should phone the local takeaway 😂😂

[@KB-uu4fy]

I made this today. . .just wow !! It tasted amazing. Thanks Al 👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤

[@mikeparto6565]

Cooked this tonight Al. Cheated with the chicken tikka as you shown as an alternative but there on in perfect 😋👍🏻

[@k3nn3hakak34]

Going to have to give this a go i think no base gravy needed ,oh yeah your Chicken Tikka recipe is the best i've tried on YT and i've tried a few .

[@andrewmarshall195]

I got three cardamon pods in my portion the other day of a curry I made. Out of 4 portions myself and the other half were trying to work out the mathematical probability of that happening whilst in a traffic jam!

[@minimanukuk]

😂

[@guitarriffsnlicks1399]

Could we please have a dopiaza

[@sueduckett4172]

Hi Al, I have been making your chicken tikka masala now for some time and have to say that you make me look good with the results that I get. I have waited patiently for this recipe to come out and now I can't wait to give it a go, there are some obvious differences, coconut milk and ground almonds. As the standard recipe uses base gravy and coconut milk powder ? is there a difference in flavours. I know I will get to find out when I make it. 😃 tonight. Thanks for a great channel, you deserve the following you have. Sorry, my name is Richard just using the wife's account. 😁

[@AlsKitchen]

Hi Richard. I've tried to make these curries as close and as accessible as possible to the original Bir versions. Hope you like it . Let me know

[@sueduckett4172]

@@AlsKitchen Thank you for your reply Al, no matter which curry I have made the results are amazing thanks to your easy-to-follow instructions. your channel is awesome and you deserve the accolade youtube has awarded you keep it up.

[@Danothebaldyheid]

You've never made an Achar, have you? I couldn't find it..

[@AlsKitchen]

I have. Search Al's achari

[@Danothebaldyheid]

@@AlsKitchen Thanks - sorry - must learn to use the search better!

[@JacobFinnie]

Can u do a keema ..don't often see good ones😊

[@jakebarnes1181]

Please do a jalfreizi! 😁

[@eezecoversacademy8430]

This is a 🏅 winner my daughter begging me to make it again 👌

[@davyg8864]

Just made this best tikla masala i have ever tasted. Perfect AL

[@si-mike5398]

Chicken Ceylon 💪🏽

[@nigelcard2028]

Maybe one day you can cook narn breads

[@RobsonCalverley]

Absolutely Amazing Chicken Tikka Masala The Red One Is my go to. How About a 30 Minute Chicken Korma Next Another Popular One

[@nevillegiles5394]

Hi Al, Just cooked your Chiken Tikka Masala for the first time and I have to say my Wife and I were blown away, absolutely the best Tikka Masala I hav ever tasted, Thank you Al. PS Had eaten it all befor e remembering to take pics but certainly will next time as we will be having this on a regular bacis!

[@dannygreenwood5181]

Guys, Al is not kidding about the perfecto zone. We all have different tastes, I made it last night exactly as in the video and I found it far too sweet. I know Al's recipes are legit so I did it again and omitted the sugar and it is by FAR the best I've ever had. I'm not saying you should have no sugar, but please listen to the professional in the last steps and you won't be disappointed.

[@minimilo25]

How about a chicken nawabi?

[@Tiptoptoon]

Better with base gravy even though the blended Onion is similar

[@EdithWeston]

try roasting the onions also, this really gives a pow wow!

[@sue5488]

I've just made this. Wow!! So much better than any take away. (Not that I buy them anymore, I'm going off memory) My friend bought me a takeaway a while back. There was no compariso. MIine was full of flavour. theirs was bland. I can't wait to make this again to impress my friends 😊

[@peterwilliams2186]

Hi Al. I've been watching your videos for a few months and finally had a go at this today. OMG the Family loved it. I loved cooking it. I decided to make this fairly last minute so the Chicken Tikka only marinated for 3 hours but Wow. Delicious. Can't wait to make for Family Curries. Thanks Al.

[@AllenCook-tj8gw]

I have made a lot of your curry recipes and in fact a lot of others. I still have great difficulty in understanding why curries have different names. Generally any individual chef's curry contains his 'standard' spice mix, base gravy, marinade mix etc. Simplifying my question I would ask "What defines a Chicken Tikka Masala or perhaps a Chicken Madras. Apart from a bit of extra chilli powder in the Madras one". Many thanks in the hope that you will, somehow provide and answer. Allen

[@haroldthedog68]

30 mins dhansak please al

[@greengoblindave]

Possibly going to be cooking this tomorrow. Not the first time, but had a request. I’m from up north but prefer the natural colour. I’m gonna add food colour tomorrow.. 👍 Your version is a fantastic curry… 👍👍👍

[@rappers5719]

My Chefette has Tandorid (possibly not a word) the chicken. Made the mix. Guess what we are having tomorrow night? 😉

[@martynrsmith8475]

Hi Great channel. Have used your base gravy recipes many times. But now can you do a video based on just Spicy Joe's mixes. Don't think people have got the hang of this. Certainly I haven't. TIA Martyn

[@tiffanistrickland5781]

I would like to see a seafood curry

[@mikewh6695]

Made this yesterday. Followed the recipe and also the chicken tikka pieces. Absolutely wonderful. Thanks Al. Wife enjoyed it too

[@ennbee5053]

Just made this by following it step by step... Skipped the Almond powder cause I have a nut allergy. Honestly, the best tasting curry I have ever made!!! Will be making it again for sure!

[@UNITEDTILLIDIE]

Love watching your videos mate well done

[@shaunbourne9107]

I started my curry making journey today doing this curry for the family. My 2 children will only eat chicken tikka masala and only from our favourite local restaurant, both of them ate this curry and said it was as good as the one from the restaurant, my wife said the chicken tikka was even better than the restaurants. Thank you so much for all the information. What to try next? Rogan Josh I think.

[@Kal_UpTheBoro]

Can’t wait to try, did you leave the coconut milk powder out in the end? On your shopping list it said 6 TBSP coconut milk powder but I can’t see it mentioned in the ingredients list or recipe video.

[@AlsKitchen]

Yes, I rewrote the recipe

[@Kal_UpTheBoro]

@@AlsKitchen ahh ok then makes sense now haha. .

[@RegalBulldog]

Al, this is the first time I’ve attempted one of your curry’s and it’s phenomenal!! You absolute legend, I’m never getting a takeaway again! Next up is your Dhansak 👍🏻👍🏻🔥

[@ianthomas1060]

If it takes you an hour first time its a result, you will get quicker with experience. I'm a northerner but if you southern shandy drinkers avoid the food colouring then I'm with you. Like all of Als recipes they work to tingle your taste buds.

[@AlexTheGreek18]

Amazing, surprised how good it was since I’m converted to BIR. I blend my onions in a little of the onion liquid so didn’t need to add so much water so it’s quite liquified and doesn’t look as dry as yours at any stage! Added two TBSP of coconut milk powder to also help thicken and add the nice flavour!

[@quincynufc]

Al I’ve done this for the wife and kids tonight and they have all raved about it. Doing another one next weekend! Absolutely gorgeous, cheers mate

[@andrewsmart8520]

I just put some chicken tikka marinading to do your Takka masala tomorrow, then this new one pops up. I’ll try this tomorrow.👍

[@shaunbourne9107]

Al I have just come across all your superb videos and will definitely be giving them a try - 30 min series is awesome.

[@stuartduncan2772]

Hi Al, Where can I get Everest Kashmiri Child Powder? I've looked online but can't find it.

[@FreshfrogmarketingUk]

Just made this, and it was really good. Wife loves Tikka Masala and she loved it. Chicken Balti would be a great 30-min curry Al.

[@D-G-]

Would love to see a recipe (30 mins or not) for a Nilgiri. Quite a rare find on menus but would really like to know how to do it at home. Keep up the great work, Al!

[@chillisauce6079]

Hey Al, wonder if you can help me find a curry of yours I cooked a bit ago. All I can remember is that it had English mustard in it, it was one of your older vids I think, maybe pre new hair lol, if you can help me I'd be much appreciative, as would the missus because she loved it! Cheers mate!