Chicken in Creamy Tomato Curry: Chicken Tikka Masala

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I made this recipe tonight...Wow! Finally a recipe that lives up to its potential! Took a direction with less heat by adding the seeds of only 1/2 the Serrano pepper and also didn't need to add the 2nd cup of water, as my tomatoes were juicy enough. With those minor modifications, this dish rivaled the very best Indian restaurants my husband and I have been too!! Just fantastic!! Thanks Aarti!

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Love love love this recipe. I was tentatively getting into Indian food (just never really been exposed to much before and I saw Aarti making this on TV and thought it would be the perfect starter. I usually add a little bit more paprika and garam masala cause I like them, and I've yet to be able to get fenugreek leaves, but it certainly doesn't make me hate this dish at all.

My only recommendation is either doubling or even tripling the amount of chicken. Every time I make this I have TONS of sauce and not much meat. So I just make more chicken to add to the pot and freeze the leftovers in 2 person servings! Makes all the chopping and labor-intensive parts of this recipe worth it. I've probably made it 6 or 7 times by now!

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I'm a little flabbergasted at some of the other reviews, especially the person who insisted upon using two tablespoons of garam masala. *gasp* I followed this recipe exactly with only two modifications: I did saute some onion with the serranos, and I used 3 serranos instead of 2, because we like it spicy! Me and my husband are curry snobs (as he is from the UK and we both agreed that this dish rivals any restaurant Tikka Masala.

One has to realize that Aarti is an expert Indian chef. I have loved every recipe of hers that I have made so far!! Thanks Aarti!

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Wonderful flavor! I can see why there was a jar of the ginger garlic paste in your fridge!! I substitued some of the ingredients to avoid a shopping trip. 1 10 Oz can RoTel diced tomatoes with chilies and 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes (I did not drain canned tomatoes for the chile and roma tomatoes. I had no cream so I used 1/2 cup coconut milk. I increased the Garam Masala to 3 Tablespoons and garnished the dish with toasted coconut. This is our new favorite! Thank you for sharing and thank everyone for their comments!

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Made this dish for a dinner party last night and this was a hit! My friends say it's way better than the ones they've had from Indian restaurants! I added a little honey at the end to balance the flavor. Thanks Aarti!

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I think the balance is all off. I changed the recipe pretty drastically and yielded a pretty solid result. First off, add onion. Second 1 tsp of garam masala is almost like adding none in a recipe this size. I added 2 generous tablespoons. I also used 3 habanero peppers instead of the 2 serrano for more heat. The rest of it is okay, I added more salt. The big missing ingredient is some kind of sweetener. It absolutely demands some sweetness for balance. Its not a very traditional Indian dish, but I think this recipe is even less so. This is a recipe for people who want generic, mild, sort-of Indian food. I prefer much more spice, and more complexity.

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Wow. For the first time in I don't know how long, everyone in the family (including my 8 year old son -- who doesn't usually like anything made with lots of spices went back for seconds. I added some onions, left out the serrano peppers and used whole milk instead of heavy cream. This was delicious. Thank you Aarti for this delicious recipe!

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Having never made one of Aarti's dishes yet, I was anxious to give this a try. It was excellent!! From the aromas that filled the room as the meal was cooking to the wonderful taste at completion, this dish was a hit with my family. My sons both wandered into the kitchen to see what smelled so good! My husband said it was a five star without doubt. The grilled chicken was worth that extra step as it gave a nice crunch. This isn't a meal you can throw together quickly, you need the 1 1/2 the recipe listed. I served basmati rice, stir fried veggies and garlic naan. This became a favorite from first bite !

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Rich and Delicious. Definitely providing an Indian fix. The flavor of the chicken thighs complimented the sauce better than I think chicken breast would. I just stabbed the thigh meat with the point of a knife. That was easier than using a fork. My sauce had a bite, that was soothed with the addition of 1 tsp sugar to an entire pot of sauce. I substituted 1/2 and 1/2 for the heavy cream. Wondered if you could substitute yoghurt for the cream or would it curdle or have too much of a bite? Also was tempted to sprinkle it with sweetened coconut. Or peanuts. Served with basmati rice.

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Excellent! I made this last night, my first attempt at this style of cooking, my whole family loved it ! I will definitely make it again.