Chicken Tikka Masala

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Ingredients

600g/ 1.2lb chicken thigh ((boneless, skinless), cut into 3cm / 2.2" cubes (Note 1))
1/2 cup plain yoghurt, ( full fat best (Greek is fine))
6 cloves garlic (, minced (~1.5 tbsp))
1 tbsp fresh ginger (, grated)
1 tsp garam masala ((Note 2))
1 tsp each salt, cumin, ground coriander, paprika (sweet, normal or smokey)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ((optional))
Pinch black pepper
2 tsp lemon juice
1 - 2 tbsp oil ((Note 3))
2 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp garam masala ((Note 2))
2 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp cardamom powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
3 tbsp (65ml) vegetable oil ((Note 3))
30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter OR ghee
1 onion, finely chopped ((brown, white or yellow))
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh ginger (, grated)
6 cloves garlic (, crushed or grated)
1 tbsp paprika ((not smoked))
1 2/3 cups (400ml) tomato passata ((tomato puree))
1 2/3 cups (400ml) water
100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) cream ((thickened or pure is fine))
1 tsp sugar
50g / 3 tbsp unsalted butter OR ghee
Basmati rice

365 g per serving

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