Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 1 stick of cinnamon
• 1 nut of nutmeg
• 2 dry bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon of whole cloves
• 2 tablespoons of cumin seeds
• 3 tablespoons of coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon of cardamom
• 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup of full-fat yogurt
• 2 inches of ginger, grated
• 2 cloves of garlic, grated
• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 small yellow onion, minced
• 1 small bird's eye chili, minced
• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
• 1 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes
• Pinch of sugar
• 3/4 cup of heavy cream
• Long grain basmati rice
• Cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Toast cinnamon, nutmeg, bay leaves, cloves, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom, and red pepper flakes in a dry pan. Grind into a fine powder with freshly grated nutmeg.
2. Marinate chicken in yogurt, ginger, garlic, curry powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil for 4-24 hours. Broil chicken until cooked.
3. In a saucepan, sauté onion, ginger, garlic, chili, tomato paste, and curry powder. Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, and cook for 5 minutes. Add heavy cream.
4. Finish cooking broiled chicken in the sauce for 5-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve chicken tikka masala over rice, garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!