Spiced Chicken Tikka Masala (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 7 cloves of garlic
• 2-inch knob of ginger
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 red Fresno or Birds Eye Chilies
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup whole milk yogurt
• 2 tbsp tikka masala paste
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup basmati rice
• Cardamom pods
• 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 large sweet onion
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Toast coriander and cumin seeds, blend with garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, chilies, and water to make a paste.
2. Marinate chicken in yogurt, tikka masala paste, and salt for 20 minutes.
3. Cook rice with water and cardamom pods in a pressure cooker.
4. Sear chicken, set aside. Cook onions, add tikka masala paste, paprika, chili powder, then pureed tomatoes. Simmer.
5. Add cream, return chicken to the pan, simmer until cooked through. Season with salt.
6. Serve with basmati rice, garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!