Savory Tikka Masala risotto

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Nov 5, 2015
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The most popular dish in the UK meets al alali Pasta to reinvent itself as one of the most irresistible dishes you can make at home. Combining the flavors of Tikka Masala with al alali’s signature pasta taste is nothing short of a masterpiece.

 

 

All you need:

 

For the Marinade:
3 cloves chopped garlic 
1 cup yogurt
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
1 tsp. al alali Chili Powder
2 tsps. turmeric
400g chicken breast fillet - cut into 2cm pieces
    
For the Sauce
1 tbsp. canola oil
2 red onions - cut into half moon slices
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp. curry powder 
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. fennel seeds
1/2 tsp. fenugreek
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. al alali Chili Powder
3 Bay leaves
1 tsp. salt crystals
al alali Ground Black Pepper to taste
2 x 384 jars al alali Pasta Sauce – original Italian Recipe
2 cups pouring cream
1 pack al alali Puntin Pasta #56 (cooked al dente)

 

 

Directions:

 

Step 1:

Marinade the chicken with garlic, yogurt, lemon and spices, and set aside for at least 2 hours. The longer the better.

 

Step 2:

In a large pan, fry onions and ginger with canola oil and all spices until the onions are softened  for approximately 5 minutes to get your tikka sauce ready.

 

Step 3:

Add al alali pasta sauce and allow it to bubble for 5 minutes. Add cream, turn down heat, bubble until just warm then remove from the heat.

 

Step 4:

Remove chicken from the marinade and place it on a barbecue or grill for 5-10 minutes until pieces are cooked through and lightly charred

 

Step 5:

Cut the chicken into pieces and add them to the sauce.  Garnish with toasted whole mustard seeds, bay leaves and fennel seeds. 

 

Your Tikka Masala risotto is ready. Serve with a bowl of cooked orzo pasta with poppadum and a bowl of Bombay mix for crunch, and enjoy!

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