• •600 g chicken thigh fillets (boneless, skinless, cut into chunks)
• •100 g natural yoghurt
• •2 tsp garam masala
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp turmeric
• •1 tsp chilli powder (adjust to taste)
• •1 tsp smoked paprika
• •2 tbsp vegetable oil
• •1 piece onion (finely diced)
• •4 pieces garlic cloves (crushed)
• •2 cm fresh ginger (finely grated)
• •400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
• •2 tbsp tomato purée
• •150 ml double cream
• •1 tsp caster sugar
• •15 g fresh coriander (chopped, to garnish)
• •300 g basmati rice (to serve)
• •4 pieces naan bread (to serve)

Instructions

1. 1
   Ingredients for this step:

   • •1 tsp turmeric
   • •600 g chicken thigh fillets
   • •2 tsp garam masala
   • •100 g natural yoghurt
   • •1 tsp chilli powder
   • •1 tsp ground cumin

   Mix chicken with yoghurt, 1 tsp garam masala, cumin, turmeric, half the chilli, and a pinch of salt. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.

   ⏱️ Timer: 20:00

2. 2
   Ingredients for this step:

   • •2 tbsp vegetable oil

   Heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes until charred. Remove and set aside.

   ⏱️ Timer: 4:00

3. 3
   Ingredients for this step:

   • •1 piece onion
   • •4 pieces garlic cloves
   • •2 cm fresh ginger

   Add diced onion and cook 5-6 minutes until golden. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.

   ⏱️ Timer: 6:00

4. 4
   Ingredients for this step:

   • •2 tbsp tomato purée
   • •1 tsp smoked paprika

   Add remaining garam masala, chilli, paprika, and tomato purée. Stir and cook 1 minute.

   ⏱️ Timer: 1:00

5. 5
   Ingredients for this step:

   • •400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
   • •1 tsp caster sugar

   Pour in chopped tomatoes and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

   ⏱️ Timer: 10:00

6. 6
   Ingredients for this step:

   • •150 ml double cream

   Return chicken to the pan. Stir in double cream and simmer gently 10-12 minutes until cooked through. Season to taste.

   ⏱️ Timer: 12:00

7. 7
   Ingredients for this step:

   • •300 g basmati rice
   • •4 pieces naan bread

   Cook basmati rice according to packet instructions and warm the naan bread.

8. 8
   Ingredients for this step:

   • •15 g fresh coriander

   Scatter with fresh coriander and serve with rice and naan.