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tikka masala
by risi idiokitas
serves: 6
  indian chicken tikka masala adapted from http://veganhogg.wordpress.com/2010/03/30/vegan-masala/
Ingredients:
  1 lb   chicken breast
  1 cup   plain yogurt
  2 tsp   fresh lemon juice
  1 tsp   ground red pepper
  2 tsp   black pepper
  1 tsp   cinnamon
  1 tsp   salt
  2 tsp   minced fresh ginger
  1 tbsp   butter
  2 cloves   garlic, minced
  2 tsp   ground coriander
  1 tsp   ground cumin
  1 tsp   paprika
  1 tsp   garam masala
  0.50 tsp   salt
  1 (8oz)can   tomato sauce
  1 cup   coconut milk
  1/4 cup   peas
  1/4 cup   chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
  1 Chop chicken into 1″ cubes. Mix the first 8 ingredients together and add the cubed Gardein chicken. Marinate for about 1 hour.
2 Soak bamboo skewers in warm water while preparing sauce.
3 For sauce, melt butter on medium heat until melted.
4 Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5 Stir in coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala and salt.
6 Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
7 Add peas and stir in coconut milk. Simmer on low heat (stirring often) while preparing the Gardein chicken.
8 Thread Gardein chicken onto skewers and discard marinade.
9 Broil Gardein chicken, turning occasionally, to cook through for about 8-10 minutes.
10 Remove Gardein chicken from skewers and add to sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
11 Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with Basmati or Jasmi