Chik'n Tikka Masala

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Foxie Roxie-Brown

subheading: For the Marinade:

¾ cup (190 grams) plain yogurt (whole milk recommended)

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon neutral flavored oil

1 tablespoon finely minced garlic

1 tablespoon finely minced ginger

2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika

1 teaspoon garam masala

homemade garam masala (STRONGLY recommended) click link for recipe

1 teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon ground green cardamom

1 teaspoon salt

subheading: For the Sauce:

4 tablespoons ghee , or oil

1 very large yellow onion , finely chopped (about 2 ½ cups)

1 ½ tablespoons finely minced garlic

1 ½ tablespoons finely minced ginger

2 teaspoons garam masala , click link for homemade garam masala recipe (STRONGLY recommended)

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons sweet paprika

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder , optional for heat (or cayenne pepper)

¼ teaspoon ground green cardamom

1 whole brown cardamom , optional but recommended

⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 ½ cups (750 grams) plain tomato puree/sauce

½ cup (120 ml) water

1 ½ teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream

¼ cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnish

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