Ingredients
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1 cup plain yogurt
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons ground red pepper
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2 teaspoons black pepper
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 piece minced ginger (1-inch long)
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6 bamboo skewers (6-inch)
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 jalapeno chile, minced
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garam masala (buy in Indian market)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut in 1 inch cubes
Instructions
- Soak bamboo skewers in water.
- Thread chicken on skewers, and marinate (in the refrigerator) for an hour or so.
- Discard marinade.
- For sauce, melt butter on medium heat.
- Add garlic & jalapeno; cook 1 minute.
- Stir in coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala & salt.
- Stir in tomato sauce.
- Simmer 15 minutes.
- Stir in cream; simmer to thicken- about 5 minutes.
- Grill or broil chicken, turning occasionally, to cook through- about 8 minutes.
- Remove chicken from skewers; add to sauce.
- Simmer 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro Serve with basmati rice, naan or pita bread.
- Note: You can make your own garam masala. McCormick also makes garam masala; it's available in super markets.