Chicken Makhani (Tikka Masala)

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken pieces
• 1 large onion
• 10 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp kasoori methi (dry fenugreek powder)
• 1.5 cup of low fat milk or 1 cup of half-and-half
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilly powder
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp fennel (saunf) powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 16 oz tomato sauce
• 10 crushed cashew nuts
• 4-5 strands of coriander leaves, finely chopped
• Oil and salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Marinade chicken with turmeric powder, chilly powder and salt. Set aside for some time.
   
2. Grill bite size pieces of the chicken in oil till cooked. Set aside.
3. In a chopper, finely chop garlic cloves and keep aside.
4. In a chopper, finely chop onions and keep aside.
5. Crush cashew nuts in a chopper till powdered and keep aside.
6. Mix cumin, red chilly and turmeric powder in a bowl with 2 tbsp water.
7. In hot oil, add this mixture and stir for a few seconds.
8. Add the finely chopped garlic and stir for few seconds.
9. Add the finely chopped onion and fry till mixture is brown, and the raw smell of onions disappears.
10. Add the tomato sauce and mix thoroughly.
11. Add the crushed cashews, kasoori methi, fennel powder, garam masala powder and coriander leaves; mix thoroughly.
12. Add the grilled chicken pieces to this mixture, and cook till the chicken is done.
13. Add 1.5 cup of low fat milk and a pinch of sugar or 1 cup of half-and-half.
14. Boil for a 2-3 minutes.