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CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Ngl i've made this so much that it borders on a massive lack of imagination but meh, if god didn't want me cooking it a lot they shouldn't have made it so nice. Two parts to this (and I also serve it with naan, can just get that from store), the marinade for the chicken and the actual main curry sauce thing. Note that this is totally off the top of my head, spices I cite here can be excluded or others included and it'll be just fine.
MARINADE: very variable, ngl I barely even have any idea what I usually put in this. Rough guide below.
Something like 600g boneless skinless chicken? A little over a pound is what I use, dice it every two inches into fairly large chunks.
4 tbsp natural yoghurt ish? High fat is better, no fat yoghurt tastes like depression
Some acid, I use lemon or lime juice, about 2-3 tsp would probably work
You can also just use a dash of oil (olive, vegetable, etc) if you like. I don't think it's necessary tho, I just do it out of habit, it does emulsify very easily
Spice wise, your call. I would usually use 2tsp fine salt, 2tsp black pepper, 1tsp paprika, 1tsp cumin, 2tsp coriander and 2tsp garam masala? World is your oyster tho, you can definitely just put in a bunch of masala and call it a day. Remember to taste it before you put the chicken in, whatever the marinade tastes like will be what the final product tastes like. Just toss the diced chicken in the marinade mixture.
OTHER INGREDIENTS FOR TIKKA MASALA SAUCE:
The marinated chicken
400g can of diced tomatoes
3-ish tablespoons of yoghurt
2 large onions, diced finely
Spice Mix (below)
I also like a squeeze of lemon/lime in the sauce
SPICE MIX FOR SAUCE: Similarly variable to the spice mix for the marinade, mainly make sure to include the coriander and masala. And the salt and peppers obvs, if you forgot that i'd worry for your mental health tbh
2tsp garam masala
4tsp ground coriander
2tsp ground cumin
2tsp paprika
1tsp black pepper
2tsp salt
1 and a half tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp chili powder/flakes (to taste)
METHOD:
After the chicken has been marinating for a few hours you should first cook it. This can be done a few ways, I usually fry it for like 10-mins until cooked around the outside but if you want it to be melt in the mouth tender you can also cook it on a rack in the oven, or even under the broiler/on a grill. I just find frying it gives it a bit more of a bite, which I like. It doesn't have to be fully cooked since you'll be simmering it in the sauce later anyways, just around the outside. Note that the marinade *will* leech into the oil somewhat so try to not move the chicken around too much. Put to one side when done, in a bowl preferably.
Once done with that, yeet in the onion and start frying at medium/medium high heat until it's all soft (remember that the onion should be very fine, think cutting it half a cm at a time; also, stir it a lot or risk burning it, it's very easy). When it's cooked throw in the full spice mix and let that fry for about a minute, stirring it into the onion, until fragrant.
Then throw in the chopped tomatoes and then the yoghurt until it has the right colour (it should be kinda yellow-ish from the turmeric but not too bright, just google tikka masala and go off that). With all that in it's ready to start simmering, just put in the chicken and stir in thoroughly and let simmer at a low heat for something like 10-15 minutes. Serve over pilau rice (a few cups of rice, some water, 1tsp turmeric, 7 whole cloves, 1tsp salt, 1tsp pepper, 3 cardamom pods, keep lid on while boiling and keep lid on for several minutes after cooking. fluff with fork. not real pilau rice but better than just regular bland rice) and with some nice naan, I like garlic and coriander.
Ngl i've made this so much that it borders on a massive lack of imagination but meh, if god didn't want me cooking it a lot they shouldn't have made it so nice. Two parts to this (and I also serve it with naan, can just get that from store), the marinade for the chicken and the actual main curry sauce thing. Note that this is totally off the top of my head, spices I cite here can be excluded or others included and it'll be just fine.
MARINADE: very variable, ngl I barely even have any idea what I usually put in this. Rough guide below.
Something like 600g boneless skinless chicken? A little over a pound is what I use, dice it every two inches into fairly large chunks.
4 tbsp natural yoghurt ish? High fat is better, no fat yoghurt tastes like depression
Some acid, I use lemon or lime juice, about 2-3 tsp would probably work
You can also just use a dash of oil (olive, vegetable, etc) if you like. I don't think it's necessary tho, I just do it out of habit, it does emulsify very easily
Spice wise, your call. I would usually use 2tsp fine salt, 2tsp black pepper, 1tsp paprika, 1tsp cumin, 2tsp coriander and 2tsp garam masala? World is your oyster tho, you can definitely just put in a bunch of masala and call it a day. Remember to taste it before you put the chicken in, whatever the marinade tastes like will be what the final product tastes like. Just toss the diced chicken in the marinade mixture.
OTHER INGREDIENTS FOR TIKKA MASALA SAUCE:
The marinated chicken
400g can of diced tomatoes
3-ish tablespoons of yoghurt
2 large onions, diced finely
Spice Mix (below)
I also like a squeeze of lemon/lime in the sauce
SPICE MIX FOR SAUCE: Similarly variable to the spice mix for the marinade, mainly make sure to include the coriander and masala. And the salt and peppers obvs, if you forgot that i'd worry for your mental health tbh
2tsp garam masala
4tsp ground coriander
2tsp ground cumin
2tsp paprika
1tsp black pepper
2tsp salt
1 and a half tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp chili powder/flakes (to taste)
METHOD:
After the chicken has been marinating for a few hours you should first cook it. This can be done a few ways, I usually fry it for like 10-mins until cooked around the outside but if you want it to be melt in the mouth tender you can also cook it on a rack in the oven, or even under the broiler/on a grill. I just find frying it gives it a bit more of a bite, which I like. It doesn't have to be fully cooked since you'll be simmering it in the sauce later anyways, just around the outside. Note that the marinade *will* leech into the oil somewhat so try to not move the chicken around too much. Put to one side when done, in a bowl preferably.
Once done with that, yeet in the onion and start frying at medium/medium high heat until it's all soft (remember that the onion should be very fine, think cutting it half a cm at a time; also, stir it a lot or risk burning it, it's very easy). When it's cooked throw in the full spice mix and let that fry for about a minute, stirring it into the onion, until fragrant.
Then throw in the chopped tomatoes and then the yoghurt until it has the right colour (it should be kinda yellow-ish from the turmeric but not too bright, just google tikka masala and go off that). With all that in it's ready to start simmering, just put in the chicken and stir in thoroughly and let simmer at a low heat for something like 10-15 minutes. Serve over pilau rice (a few cups of rice, some water, 1tsp turmeric, 7 whole cloves, 1tsp salt, 1tsp pepper, 3 cardamom pods, keep lid on while boiling and keep lid on for several minutes after cooking. fluff with fork. not real pilau rice but better than just regular bland rice) and with some nice naan, I like garlic and coriander.
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Cinnamon French Toast uwu
Ingredients:
1 egg
2 slices of bread
Cinnamon
Syrup (preferably maple, but you can do whatever you want <3)
Vanilla
Non-stick spray For every slice you should increase
your ingredients for whatever you feel is
right, (you can always make more coating if need be)
Tools:
Bowl/pan thing (preferably something circular with low walls, something large enough to fit a piece of bread into flat)
Something to cook in (you'll probably want a frying pan)
Spatula
Whisk
Plate
Directions:
1. In your pan thingie combine your egg(s), depending on how many slices you'll be making, a splash or 2 of milk, however much cinnamon you want, (but try not to overdo it), 2 caps of vanilla, not cups, caps, and a splash of syrup
2. Use your whisk to mix up everything and put your bread in. Make sure to fully coat it
3. Once all your slices of bread are coated spray your cooking pan and put your slices of bread in. You don't have to cook them all at once. Also if you have any extra coating you can drizzle it on your slices when you have them cooking
4. You'll want to put your stove on a low to medium setting as long as keeping a good watch on how they're cooking, making sure they don't burn and such
5. When you finish cooking however many slices you chose to make just place it up however you want, I personally use cinnamon, and lots of syrup and butter, but it's your choice. I hope you enjoy, have a nice day!
Ingredients:
1 egg
2 slices of bread
Cinnamon
Syrup (preferably maple, but you can do whatever you want <3)
Vanilla
Non-stick spray For every slice you should increase
your ingredients for whatever you feel is
right, (you can always make more coating if need be)
Tools:
Bowl/pan thing (preferably something circular with low walls, something large enough to fit a piece of bread into flat)
Something to cook in (you'll probably want a frying pan)
Spatula
Whisk
Plate
Directions:
1. In your pan thingie combine your egg(s), depending on how many slices you'll be making, a splash or 2 of milk, however much cinnamon you want, (but try not to overdo it), 2 caps of vanilla, not cups, caps, and a splash of syrup
2. Use your whisk to mix up everything and put your bread in. Make sure to fully coat it
3. Once all your slices of bread are coated spray your cooking pan and put your slices of bread in. You don't have to cook them all at once. Also if you have any extra coating you can drizzle it on your slices when you have them cooking
4. You'll want to put your stove on a low to medium setting as long as keeping a good watch on how they're cooking, making sure they don't burn and such
5. When you finish cooking however many slices you chose to make just place it up however you want, I personally use cinnamon, and lots of syrup and butter, but it's your choice. I hope you enjoy, have a nice day!
