MASTERCLASS IN CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA | How to make the BEST chicken tikka masala | Food with Chetna

[@invertedwill]

My mother is from India and I’ve always wanted to learn to cook Indian food. THANK YOU for this tutorial!!! I really appreciate it. I’ve done a slight teak in that I purée the tomatoes and 2.5 onions. I still do the rough chop on the 1/2 onion. I also use small/medium red onions as I prefer the flavor. When I used 4 tomatoes it was too much but thought it might be because of the size of tomatoes in the US. So I use 2 and blanch them to remove the skin. I’ve been using the Thai chilli’s but may change to Serrano to bring up the heat a bit. Again, thank you so much for your channel - it’s the best one for Indian food, out there. I also followed your mother’s garam masala recipe. Excellent results

[@FoodwithChetna]

So glad you enjoyed it

[@tantakringle]

I think chicken tikka masala is probably the most popular curry in the U.S. as well! Butter chicken always popular too but my husband and I always get chicken tikka masala the first time whenever we try a new Indian restaurant :)

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope he will enjoy this!

[@barnes128]

Hi Chetna, I made this dish today. I started Yesterday evening by marinating the chicken and cooking the onions and cashew nut paste. I finished the curry without cream this morning because I forgot to buy a pot. I used tandoori masala instead of garam masala in the marinade and half a tsp in the sauce (and half garam masala) because I find the garam masala a bit sweet but that could be the shop-bought blend. This is an amazing curry. The taste is amazing and I think this could easily become our favourite curry. Thanks very much for this recipe.

[@ekcs3941]

tikka in the airfryer works really well! yum!

[@FoodwithChetna]

good

[@VistasdelMar2008]

A seriously more interesting approach to the previous version of yours that I have been using for 3 years. I’m eager to try this version ASAP! Like you we double almost triple the chicken ingredients in order to continue to eat over a few days, adding different veg dishes each day.

[@Jack-w4k2y]

One of the absolute best, have cooked this several times, everyone loves it!

[@FoodwithChetna]

yeah

[@user-qz7ro5ho3i]

Beautiful recipe I need to try this but low salt version. I have some issues with kidney stones and have to rely on other spices for a flavorful meal so this recipe was extremely helpful, thank you ❤️

[@chriskaretsou3858]

Stupid question…when blending the sauce, do you blend the bayleaves cloves and cardamom’s too or do you take them out? Looks absolutely amazing! Thank you

[@Neighbor7070]

Made it yesterday. Amazing layers of flavors!!! Thank you!

[@Ayslhyn]

Sorry to comment twice but a favourite dish of mine is chicken dhansak. Not sure if this is a genuine Indian recipe or more of a restaurant dish but I would love to get your take on it.

[@FoodwithChetna]

will share

[@yoginc]

Yup it’s a genuine Indian recipe first created by the Parsi (Persian immigrants) folk of India.

[@jantinucci]

beautifully done! Personal chef here and I just got done with a large batch to feed 14. I wouldn't change a thing but I would like to recommend adding fresh lemon to your marinade! It's really subtle and brightens up all those glorious flavors. Did you use Kashmiri chili or standard chili powder? Kashmiri really gives it an "authentic" flavor and a beautiful red color. Cheers! Glad I found your page. :)

[@Countrygarden2023]

Always Kashmiri

[@janabertolaia5450]

I did this recipe twice already, and it's amazing!!! 😋😋😋

[@lorrainetresnak7761]

Oh wow Chetna, that looks spectacular. That's a recipe going on the list. Chicken curry is my comfort food!

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope you enjoy

[@pml5164]

Just made this today for my son and I. Only had time for a 3hr marinade. Bangin 👌 Can't see it lasting till tomorrow

[@FoodwithChetna]

yeah!

[@dodlette]

This will get made in my home for sure! Thx!

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope you enjoy

[@ellim3570]

I am so happy to find your videos ! I am excited to try all the new recipes and flavours that you teached me🤩

[@MoiraJones-pt2qq]

Hi there. Have just eaten your wonderful curry and can say most sincerely that your receipe has surpassed anything that I have ever tried to cook. Fantastic. Thank you so much. Recommend this to anyone who is looking for and authentic Indian curry. God bless.

[@janewineinger1569]

I missed the spot where you puree the tomato, cashew and onion sauce, but inserted it into my instructions. This sounds and looks so good my mouth is watering!

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope you enjoy

[@Nicolaspurr]

Looks gorgeous, thank you. I would never have thought of adding that taste of honey at the end. Yum!

[@FoodwithChetna]

It's so good!

[@emilygoudie8493]

OMG, what’s champion. Love your, cute comments and exclamations. Thanks, for sharing this recipe.

[@trinehammervik5411]

This looks amazing! I will defo be trying this one out very soon 🥰 As I work full time and often more, I have added a "fast track" to my favorite Chetna chicken curries. I spend a Saturday once in a while preparing the marinade and the chicken for several different curries and freezing them in ziplock bags. All I have to do is to pick the curry I want from the freezer and put it in the fridge to thaw the day before. When it is time to start dinner it is all marinated to perfection and yummy. Thank you for the wonderful recipes, Chetna! 👌

[@billlyoliveman]

Hello, can I just ask (and apologies if I seem stupid for not being sure), do you marinade the chicken then portion it up and freeze it, after which you can defrost and jump straight into the cooking whenever you want or do you keep the marinade and chicken separate until the day before you need it? I find it very difficult estimating how to reduce ingredients in large recipes such as this one down to a more manageable number of meals so it might be handy to do it your way, providing I've got the freezer space!

[@trinehammervik5411]

@@billlyoliveman To make several portions of one particular curry, I usually line up as many ziplock bags as I'll need. I measure the yoghurt (for example) I need and put as much in each bag, then the garlic, ginger, spices and everything else needed, and mix it up. Eventually, I add the chicken. Sometimes I zip every bag up and squeeze and shake it until all the chicken is well covered in the marinade - sometimes I put my hands in there, it depends on how easily it mixes. I then put all bags in the freezer - marked with the name and the date of the dish. When I want to cook it, I take the bag from the freezer and put it in the fridge the day before. It thaws within a few hours, and the rest is pure marinating time. Happy days :)

[@ruthtorphy2204]

Great idea🙏

[@JimB-i7d]

Thank you! A new favorite. And huge thanks for your cookbooks: delicious results, clearly written recipes. Love them all but there’s a special spot on my kitchen bookshelf for Chai, Chaat and Chutney.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thanks so much!

[@olp911]

I made this the other night and let me say wow. I didn't heat/toast the oil for the marinade, but easily the best curry I've made. Took me a couple of hours to make it given the steps and truck loads of onions and tomatoes haha. Thank you so much for this!

[@FoodwithChetna]

So glad you enjoyed it

[@mariadiantherese9663]

Looks wonderful. Very ambitious dish. Hope mine comes out like you made it. Thank you!

[@xk3ll3yx]

Thank you for sharing your recipe! I’m starting the marinade tonight to make this dish tomorrow! So happy to have all the ingredients ☺️

[@shamiragroombridge2470]

There are definiately good Chefs around hats off 2u all😇👏👏🌷💕

[@FoodwithChetna]

🙏🏽

[@noontee6417]

Thanks.. well done very tastey. Please more receipe.

[@fernandaperez7139]

Im preparing it now as requested by my daughter! Good luck to me! Thank you Chetna!❤️❤️❤️

[@FoodwithChetna]

Good luck!!

[@tonyburton419]

Masterful, and immediately a wish to try it asap. A great change from the typical BIR version

[@FoodwithChetna]

😍

[@shamiragroombridge2470]

Thank you 4 sharing 🙏

[@FoodwithChetna]

you are welcome

[@elestehorn4290]

I love chicken tikka masala. I am salivating looking at this dish.

[@FoodwithChetna]

So good

[@del8224]

Hi Chetna, after years of making curry BIR style, i tried your Butter Chicken recipe the other day... it blew me away. So much easier than BIR and also so much crisper in tatse. Ive made your chickpea and spinach curry, also really nice and a few of your soups. Ordered 3 of your books... really enjoying your channel.

[@6862211]

This looks delicious!! Thank you! Did you remove the bay leaves before blitzing the curry? I want to make this too!

[@FoodwithChetna]

yes you can

[@NaadiaDavis]

Chetna, you're just the best! Thank for raising my curries 10 levels higher 🙏🏽😊

[@FoodwithChetna]

yeah!

[@simonhopkins3867]

Looks fabulous. You have just restarted an old idea of making a wood burning tandoori oven in my garden.

[@FoodwithChetna]

yesssss

[@christopherotim8680]

Another amazing dish to make thank you, your super polite thank you for sharing again.

[@shamiragroombridge2470]

Mouthwatering 😊

[@FoodwithChetna]

🙏🏽

[@piapinto7069]

Omgosh, im drooling- will definitely try this

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope you enjoy

[@cdm0707]

Looks delicious...a try this week..also can I use coal to smoke it a bit..

[@FoodwithChetna]

yes

[@CellFarm]

Just made this recipe and it's superb!Best Tikka Masala I've ever had. Lovely!

[@alexwitney5947]

Looks absolutely amazing. I am definitely going to do this. Thank you.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Have fun!

[@kshan111]

I have watched your video about 3 times today as I did my best to follow your recipe! Firstly, you are a gem! My family and I just finished eating and I'm glad I only used 3 peppers as it was definitely spicy. It was delicious. It was creamy with so many exciting flavors. I didn't have cashews and it was still very good. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain all the details and post the recipe as well. We had it with jasmine rice but next time I'll make the Nan. Thank you!!!

[@wildlifegardener-tracey6206]

Did you blend the bay leaves or remove them in the onion cashew sauce? Thanks it looks amazing.

[@FoodwithChetna]

remove them

[@parinismail9520]

Look delicious thank you

[@FoodwithChetna]

enjoy

[@chefrbs]

Very nice and nicely executed to simply chicken tikka masala to all level chefs and home cook..👍

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@janicegilman7672]

Oh. My. Goodness! My mouth is watering!

[@IvanIV05]

I love to cook and eat Indian food so much that I had to have a week of European cuisine this week to also cook something else 🤣Thank God it's over now and I think this is a good recipe to start with. I'll make it really spicy 🌶

[@FoodwithChetna]

haha

[@mikek6726]

This is the best Tikka recipe I've tried. Just wondering; why add oil to the chicken marinade? Doesn't that prevent the marinade from going into the chicken?

[@FoodwithChetna]

not really, it helps with the cooking

[@johncspine2787]

Oils have acids as well which add to the marinade, and also magnify the flavors of spices and help spread the oil soluble flavors.

[@mikek6726]

@@johncspine2787 Good to know. Thanks

[@christinafaulkner2025]

I made this recipe yesterday and my husband said it tasted just like restaurant tikka masala!

[@lynnettejohns4733]

My heart almost stopped when you said a tablespoon of tumeric. Thank you for correcting. When you lifted the lid I expected to smell the curry. I sat back when I realised I was not in your kitchen. 🤣🤣🤣

[@FoodwithChetna]

hahaha

[@svp9148]

That looks just amazing!! I will have to give it a try😁thank for sharing another fabulous recipe 🥰

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope you enjoy

[@shamiragroombridge2470]

Interesting 🤔🤗

[@FoodwithChetna]

😍

[@SuperKshaun28]

Wow, tried it today and it came out so yummy. Thankyou I live in London hope to meet u some day.

[@prithieveerappen5224]

Thank you Chetna . Looks delicious❤

[@FoodwithChetna]

thanks

[@shannyali7758]

Hi Chetna yummy 😋 that looks delicious 😋 I will definitely make the chicken tikka masala curry, my favourite curry 😋😁😄🥰 thank you so much for sharing another delicious recipe 😋❤️

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@shannyali7758]

@@FoodwithChetna My pleasure Chetna 💖

[@kenmack9695]

That looks fantastic,will need to give a try.The curry that you mentioned that was invented in Glasgow using a tin of tomato soup and leftover chicken,is that not chicken chasni?Would love to see your take on a chasni...Your recipies are great...

[@FoodwithChetna]

Never heard of chicken CHASNI in my life 😂

[@kenmack9695]

@@FoodwithChetna Go and check it out,that is what I am making tonight

[@kenmack9695]

@@FoodwithChetna Google it

[@Hopcarr]

This looks wonderful, Chetna! I'm feeling inspired to give it a try with cauliflower in the starring role.

[@FoodwithChetna]

yeah

[@Ayslhyn]

I’ve used the same Madhur Jaffrey recipe for this dish for many years but going to give this a go. Can’t seem to get any mustard oil anywhere though.

[@FoodwithChetna]

You can use any other oil...... also please let me know once you have tried it.

[@franciet99]

@@FoodwithChetnais there a way to make mustard oil?

[@virginiaf.5764]

​@@franciet99I checked that out when she used it another time. It's mustard seeds steeped/boiled in your oil of choice. I was going to try it with a small quantity, but haven't yet. If you Google it you'll find several recipes.

[@franciet99]

@@virginiaf.5764 thanks!

[@yoginc]

@@virginiaf.5764that’s absolutely not how you make mustard oil 😅

[@keg1dog]

Just made this, and I forgot the cashews!;( but will take them and sizzle them with my veggi dish and serve them on the rice. Only thing I would want it is to taste yours and see how close I came! Nice video like your personality and will try some other recipes from your channel. Thanks

[@FoodwithChetna]

Hope you enjoy

[@wino-jc3zu]

not normally a fan of chicken tikka massala but this one looks good and not dayglo red like most places

[@FoodwithChetna]

ENJOY

[@marieevans9111]

Thank you Chetna. Made. This for a dinner party tonight. This was a real hit with everyone xo

[@denisewhitney5926]

Made this today. Soooooo gooood!!! 😋 I had what is called "chicken hind quarters" in the US... so I had chicken on the bone. lol! Thank you for the history, too.

[@svrupani]

Thanks Chetna! I’m going to make this for my partner’s birthday this weekend🎉❤🎉😊

[@loveunbound5793]

turned out delicious. make for 15 people, solid recipe

[@GabriellaLissandrello]

Is there a written recipe? Looks delicious!

[@fawaziaali6814]

Beautiful kitchen!

[@FoodwithChetna]

thanks

[@Rio-by1eh]

It’s getting cold in ny, so this will be the perfect meal to make - yumm

[@sevenslotgrillful]

I love the retro look 🙂

[@FoodwithChetna]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Sharmel80]

Your recipe was amazing! My only question, what happened to the salt content? The base with the nuts had zero salt and the masala at the end no salt? Just the marinade? Or did you forget to mention?

[@RDR1456]

I was thinking exactly the same, no way this can taste amazing without salt to balance

[@lynnoliver689]

Have made delicious thank you do you make chicken chaslik I would love the recipe please can you help x

[@kathleenbuxton6944]

Lol screaming nooo coconut milk in chicken tikka masala...... you are so natural ...xxxx❤

[@samanthanorris8796]

Hello is this in one of your books if so which one going to do it again tonight for tea with your naan and onion bhajis can't wait

[@ewamech6461]

Cudowny przepis. Dziekuje

[@ac1045]

Looks amazing! Can’t wait to try this myself

[@janbush5408]

Where is the receipt? U mentioned a couple of spices o vould not catch ! Thank u.

[@shamiragroombridge2470]

Chicken Thika Masala🤗😋

[@FoodwithChetna]

haha

[@cunoklahoma1]

Looks so wonderful.

[@adenikeolatunde5333]

Hi Chetna, Thanks a lot. i will definitely try this. please what do you add to the chicken masala after the honey?

[@zhillaburns1160]

Love your cooking pot. Where can I get one?

[@AnupKaria]

lovely recipe -thank you!! I'd like to make it. If I may ask a question- I'm supposed to not eat much oil because of cholesterol issues -:(. Can I make the marinade without so much oil or any oil or would you recommend another way to make the marinade?. Many thanks

[@FoodwithChetna]

yes you can!

[@ritaramrathan839]

Very nice and tasty

[@carolynlewis1306]

I loved this video and the history behind it. This is definitely next on my list. Could you do a chicken or lamb balti at some point please

[@shamiragroombridge2470]

Yr receipes are yummy😋

[@FoodwithChetna]

🙏🏽

[@Jubes297]

Amazing recipe Chetna, will definitely be making this😊

[@FoodwithChetna]

enjoy

[@paul-q9b]

hi Chetna, love your videos. Can you tell me what the crushed leaves are you added at 4.51 and 19.55 please. I struggled to understand properly. Thanks

[@FoodwithChetna]

the leaves are methi leaves.....

[@paul-q9b]

@@FoodwithChetna ok - thank you

[@chezgriswold6789]

Looks so good 😋

[@FoodwithChetna]

thanks

[@loveunbound5793]

Fabulous!!! Thank you for being born Chetna. What would I do without you?

[@Puppyeyes-x4k]

The best chicken tikka ever thank you ❤x

[@elhamiyehussein7779]

Looks delicious I'm hungry now

[@ginasmith9489]

Looks so delicious

[@antmagor]

I’m sorry, Chetna, but I have to use coconut milk when I make it because I’m allergic to dairy and that’s the best substitute for heavy cream. If I don’t have coconut milk, then I have to use some other plant based version of heavy cream or crème fraîche. Nine times out of 10 it’s gonna be made with coconut if not soy.

[@FoodwithChetna]

What every suits you best!

[@johnbeard2704]

Just left my Indian market, I'm making this tonight!!!

[@johnbeard2704]

It was fantastic!!! Thank you, so much!

[@FoodwithChetna]

enjoy

[@jeanetteboas7289]

Love it thanks for sharing the recipe 🎉

[@sallyhu5028]

Thank you for this video. The ginger/garlic ... are they finely chopped? Other TMC recipes, they are a paste. Thank you!

[@FoodwithChetna]

yes

[@veronicaroura]

hola....descubri tu canal hace poco!! sera que podrias subtitular en español las recetas!!! muchas gracias

[@xk3ll3yx]

Thanks!

[@Alan_Mac]

Great vid and that looks like a tremendous CTM. Nice to see you can turn your hand to authentic British cuisine, too 😀 For complete authenticity, though, you need to serve with half rice/half chips...

[@FoodwithChetna]

haha

[@admiralsherlock8403]

There is literally no souce that confirms that it was invented in Britian. All articles say it is a "Claim" or "Theory". Only the British say, "Oh yeah it's oBvIoUsLy bRiTiSh" You see, Chicken Tikka (dry) already existed as a dish. And the 'theories' say a chef put in tomato soup in the chicken tikka, and added the same spices used to prepare the dry tikka. Hint Hint: 97% the same prep-method as Butter Chicken which used tandoori chicken instead of Chicken Tikka. Claiming it as a British Dish is a very un-informed take. It like saying I added ketchup to a Full English breakfast and invented a staple of authentic Indian cuisine: “The classic English Breakfast” One more: I added white pepper in Haggis along with black pepper and invented a true Indian Classic dish: “Peppery Haggis”. Last one: I added a little sugar to Yorkshire pudding and now I’ve created an authentic Indian dish, the “Yorkshire Sweet Pudding”.

[@Alan_Mac]

@@admiralsherlock8403 What on earth are you waffling about? It was a tongue-in-cheek remark. That's why there was a little emoji so that roasters like you didn't rant. If inconsequential quips like mine trigger you so much I suggest you leave KZbin and give us all a break.

[@admiralsherlock8403]

@@Alan_Mac My bad bro, completely misread that. It’s all chill, I had just got off from replying another guy who got into this whole thing with me

[@Zaikaa2zcooking]

You are beautiful and you style, I like you cooking and your style.

[@FoodwithChetna]

Thank you so much

[@RedFordLaser]

Wow, thank you for that Master class 😊

[@FoodwithChetna]

You're very welcome!

[@rachaelvettese7560]

Making this tonight!

[@FoodwithChetna]

enjoy

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Sensational as always Chetna 🙏