Indian food is one cuisine I am learning about because I only first tried it four years ago. This cuisine was too exotic for my family so I had not had the opportunity to eat it let alone make it myself. My boyfriend requested chicken tikka masala for dinner one evening. This was a challenge because I had never made this dish and only sampled it one time. I researched recipes and devolved my own version of it to attempt at home. Most of the ingredients I had on hand but a few I would need to find. The most elusive ingredient was the garam masala. After searching for it in Asheboro with no luck, I found the important component during a trip to Raleigh. Traditionally the chicken is marinated and grilled. Since I don't posses a grill, the broiler provided the needed char flavor. I created the sauce with cream, onions, and fresh cilantro. The trick was to balance out the tomatoes to create an authentic flavor.
To make the meal authentic I made cucumber raita. This simple sauce balanced out the spicy heat from the chicken. The naan bread was store bought since I knew I would never be able to make it without a tandoori oven. Since I am a proponent of using what you have not buying more jasmine rice was used. The dish was a success. We took a trip to India without needing a passport. I will be making this dish again.
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