Chicken Tikka Masala in the Crock Pot

Chicken Tikka Masala in the Crock Pot

8 boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins, or about 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 lbs.)

1 large onion, diced

4 cloves of garlic, minced

2 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced

1 (29 oz.) can of tomato puree

1 1/2 cups greek yogurt

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 tbsp. Garam masala

1 tbsp. cumin

1/2 tbsp. paprika

2 tsp. salt, or to taste

3/4 tsp. cinnamon

3/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

1-3 tsp. cayenne pepper (I used 1 tsp because I don't do well with too much heat)

2 bay leaves

1 cup heavy cream

3 tbsp. cornstarch

Chopped parsley or cilantro, for topping

 

Place everything up to the bay leaves in the crockpot. Stir to combine everything and make sure the chicken is coated well.  Add the bay leaves on top.

 

 

 

Cover and cook for 8 hours on low.

 

When done, in a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream and corn starch, then pour the mixture into the crockpot and gently stir. Let cook an additional 20 minutes to thicken up.

 

 

 

Serve over basmati rice!

 

This recipe is taken from Table for Two!

Keema Beef Curry

Keema Beef Curry

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 pounds lean ground sirloin
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
One 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with their juices
1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas
Chopped cilantro, warm naan and steamed rice, for serving

In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil. Add the ground meat and cook over high heat, stirring to break up the lumps, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Add the onion, ginger, garlic and curry powder and season with salt and pepper. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add the potato, broth, coconut milk and the tomatoes and their juices and bring to a boil.

Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender, about 15 minutes.

Using the back of a spoon, lightly crush some of the potato. Add the peas and cook just until heated through. Serve in bowls with cilantro, naan and rice.

Recipe taken from: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/keema-beef-curry

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Keema Beef Curry

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 pounds lean ground sirloin
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
One 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with their juices
1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas
Chopped cilantro, warm naan and steamed rice, for serving

In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil. Add the ground meat and cook over high heat, stirring to break up the lumps, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, ginger, garlic and curry powder and season with salt and pepper. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add the potato, broth, coconut milk and the tomatoes and their juices and bring to a boil. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender, about 15 minutes.

Using the back of a spoon, lightly crush some of the potato. Add the peas and cook just until heated through. Serve in bowls with cilantro, naan and rice.

Recipe taken from: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/keema-beef-curry

Garlic Naan

Garlic Naan

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

1 cup warm water

1/4 cup white sugar

3 tablespoons milk

1 egg, beaten

2 teaspoons salt

4 1/2 cups bread flour

2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)

1/4 cup butter, melted

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. Stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. Place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. Let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume. 

              

Punch down dough, and knead in garlic. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls, and place on a tray. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

 

During the second rising, preheat grill to high heat.

At grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. Lightly oil grill. Place dough on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. Brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. Brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared. 

              

Recipe taken from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/naan/

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Garlic Naan

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

1 cup warm water

1/4 cup white sugar

3 tablespoons milk

1 egg, beaten

2 teaspoons salt

4 1/2 cups bread flour

2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)

1/4 cup butter, melted

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. Stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. Place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. Let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.

Punch down dough, and knead in garlic. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls, and place on a tray. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

During the second rising, preheat grill to high heat.               

At grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. Lightly oil grill. Place dough on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. Brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. Brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.

Recipe taken from:  http://allrecipes.com/recipe/naan/

Chicken Tikka Masala

I was craving some Indian food packed with veggies and I came across Sukhi's Gourmet Indian Foods Tikka Masala Curry Sauce.  The sauce was low in calories and fat yet looked incredibly rich.  I used the sauce packet to create a healthier version of the recipe on the back.

Chicken Tikka Masala

2 packets Sukhi's Tikka Masala Curry Sauce
1 lb skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1/2 cup low-fat milk
2 cups water
Head of cauliflower
Bag of frozen peas

Boil a large pot of water.  Chop cauliflower into bite size pieces.  Cook cauliflower in water (roughly 8 or 9 minutes).  In large skillet or pan, add chicken, curry sauce packets, and water.  When chicken is cooked, add peas and milk.  Bring to a boil.  Add cooked cauliflower and mix.  Serve over rice.