Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 6 cloves garlic
• 4 teaspoons ginger
• 4 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• ¾ cup fresh cilantro
• Steamed basmati rice
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• + 11 more ingredients
• • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ cups whole-milk yogurt (not Greek)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 small onion
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 6 cardamom pods
  • 2 dried chiles de árbol
  • 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Combine garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, and cumin in a small bowl. Whisk yogurt, salt, and half of spice mixture in a medium bowl; add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and chill 4-6 hours. Cover and chill remaining spice mixture. Heat ghee in a large heavy pot over medium heat. ...

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