Chicken Tikka Masala

 Chicken Tikka masala is one of those things that never seems to taste right when you make it yourself.

It's not just ingredients that make a great curry but the process that goes into it that makes it taste as it should.

This recipe will get your first perfected curry on the plate.

Ingredients you'll need: Tikka Paste- 1tbsp (4g) coriander seeds 1/2 (1g)teaspoon cumin 1 tbsp (7g) garam masala 1 teaspoon (3g) turmeric 7 cloves garlic 1 2inch piece ginger 1-2 fresno chilies depending on size 1/4cup (60ml) water 2tbsp (30ml) oil

Marinated Chicken: 1 cup (225g) yogurt 2 lbs chicken 2 tbsp (26g) of tikka paste 2 teaspoons (7g) kosher salt The Sauce 1 28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes, blended strained (cook the water out) 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter 1 large onion 1.25 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp (7g) paprika 1 teaspoon (2g) kashmiri chili powder *optional*