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Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka masala is an iconic dish of Indian cuisine, rich in spices and flavors. This homemade version uses yogurt to marinate the chicken, a creamy tomato sauce seasoned with garam masala and whole cream, and is ideally served with basmati rice.
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Critical Success Points
- • Marinate the chicken overnight for optimal tenderness.
- • Sear the chicken in two batches to retain the pan's heat.
- • Reduce the sauce until a thin layer of oil appears, indicating the spices are well incorporated.
- • Add the cream over low heat to prevent it from separating.
Safety Warnings
- • Manipuler le poulet cru avec des ustensiles séparés pour éviter la contamination croisée.
- • L'huile chaude peut éclabousser : porter des manches longs et un écran anti-éclaboussures.
- • Utiliser des gants de cuisine lorsqu'on manipule la poêle très chaude.
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