Chicken Tiki Masala

Ingredients:

Garam masala: ( I make my own because i dont like black pepper and cloves)

1 tablespoon cumin

2 teaspoons coriander

2 teaspoons cardamom

1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon nutmeg

½ teaspoon cayenne

Curry Paste:

1 medium sweet onion

1/2 shallot

6 to 8 cloves of garlic

3 tbls. grated ginger

3 tbls. garam masala

2 tsp. turmeric

2 tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. crushed red pepper

zest of 1 lime

Chicken ingredients:

2 to 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken cut into bite size pieces (thighs or breast work)

1/2 cup greek yogurt

1 14 oz can unsweetened coconut milk

1 6 oz can tomato paste

Directions:

Make the curry paste.  In food processor combine all curry ingredients until smooth paste forms. (I find it helps to add some olive oil)

In a zip lock bag combine 2 Tbls. curry paste, chicken and the yogurt.

Marinate at least 30 minutes, the longer the better.

Heat a large high sided skillet add remaining curry paste and cook until fragrant. Stir in the marinated chicken, coconut milk and tomato paste.  Cook with lid on 15 to 20 minutes. Remove lid and cook until sauce thickens.