Talking about Asian Food in Ocean City, Chicken Tikka Masala always stands out as favorite of everyone. It is a well renowned dish in south Asia that blends the kitchen traditions of India and Britain. This dish’s main highlight is its unique marinated chicken chunks which is called tikka and is cooked in a creamy and spicy tomato sauce. This famous Indian dish has made a special home in Nepal at Everest Carryout, where the tastes of spicy, delicious and tangy come together in a delightful explosion.

Chicken Tikka Masala is love by people all around the world. In Nepal, this unique dish is also very popular and is given a unique fusion by blending Nepal’s local masala flavors and cooking procedures to serve people Chicken Tikka Masala in Nepali Style. This unique version of the dish offers people a tantalizing Nepali taste by incorporating Nepali spices and ingredients.

Everest Carryout is embracing culinary originality while yet being devoted to traditional Nepali meals. Nepalese ingredients and spices give the classic Indian dish Chicken Tikka Masala a new twist.

Asian Food in Ocean City: Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala’s origin is believed to have been from Glasgow in 1971. This dish is popular for its unique taste with rich, vibrant sauce, typical flavor of spices like coriander, turmeric and cumin, and commonly finished with cream or yogurt. This dish is now a worldwide favorite of Indian Cuisine.

Let’s now head towards the recipe of everyone’s favorite Chicken Tikka Masala in Nepali style including local Nepali ingredients.

Ingredients Required

To Marinate the Chicken:

Boneless Chicken Breast, cut into small pieces (500 gm)
Lime Juice (1-2 tsp)
Turmeric Powder (1 tsp)
Coriander Powder (1 tsp)
Cumin Powder (1 tsp)
Red Chilly Powder (1 tsp)
Garlic Paste (1 tsp)
Ginger Paste (1 tsp)
Salt (according to taste)
Yogurt (1 Cup)
Orange Food Color (optional)

To make the Sauce:

Oil (2 tsp)
Onion, chopped precisely
Garlic Paste (1 tsp)
Ginger Paste (1 tsp)
Turmeric Powder (1 tsp)
Cumin Powder (1 tsp)
Coriander Powder (1tsp)
Red Chilly Powder (1tsp)
50ml Water
Tomato Puree (1 Cup)
Salt

Step By Step Guide To Chicken Tikka Masala: Nepali Edition

1. Marinate the Chicken

In a big bowl, keep all the above ingredients mentioned in marinate section.
Mix all the ingredients with each other well with clean and sterilized hands.
Cover all chicken pieces well with the ingredients while mixing.
Cover the top of the bowl and refrigerate it for about 1 hours minimum (overnight the better)

2. Fry the Chicken

Pre heat your pan
Add 1-2 tsp of oil or ghee
Fry the marinated chicken in the pan in medium to high heat
After frying the chicken, keep the chicken in a separate bowl

3. Preparing the Sauce

Heat the pan and add 1-2 tsp of ghee or oil
Add chopped onions and cook until they are brown in color
Then put ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
Add the tomato puree, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and salt. Cook for about 10 minutes until the oil separates from the tomato mixture.
Reduce the heat and slowly stir in the 50ml water, cooking for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

4. Combine and Serve

After the sauce is ready mix the chicken fried earlier in the sauce and cook for a while.
Add water according to your preference while cooking.
Add thick cream, crushed cash crew, garam masala and let it cook in medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
Your Chicken Tikka Masala is ready to be served.

Serving Tips

When serving Chicken Tikka Masala it is usually served with naan and roti but it can be enjoyed with traditional Nepali meal Basmati Rice with some famous Nepali spicy achaar which adds extra flavor and compliments the dish. A side fresh of salad such as cucumber, carrot, radish etc. is also a good option to compliment the dish.

Conclusion

Chicken Tikka Masala from Everest Carryout is great as a meal because it’s offers an Indian dish with a bit of taste of Nepalipan. As a testament to Everest Carryout’s dedication to innovation while staying loyal to its heritage, it’s a great way to explore the confluence of Nepali and Indian culinary influences.

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