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Keto Chicken Tikka Masala

Keto Chicken Tikka Masala

This chicken tikka masala recipe delivers the rich, creamy flavors of classic chicken tikka masala while being keto, and in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 677 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Almond Paste:

  • 25 grams almonds
  • 2 tbsp water

Whole Spices:

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 green cardamoms
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 3 cloves

Ground Spices:

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder

Main Ingredients:

  • 300 grams Chicken Tikka use my recipe
  • 60 grams red onions finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp ghee or clarified butter
  • 100 grams canned tomatoes
  • 50 grams green bell peppers chopped
  • 50 ml heavy cream
  • cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare Almond Paste:

  • In a small blender, add almonds and water. Blend until you have a smooth paste. Set aside.

Cook Spices and Onion:

  • Melt ghee in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add whole spices: cumin seeds, bay leaves, green cardamom, black cardamom, and cloves. Fry until aromatic.
  • Add red onions and sauté until they have softened.
  • Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.

Add Ground Spices and Tomatoes:

  • Quickly mix in all ground spices: turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and garam masala powder. Cook for 20 seconds.
  • Incorporate the canned tomatoes and continue to simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 10 minutes.

Combine Chicken and Final Ingredients:

  • Add the green bell peppers and almond paste to the pan.
  • Add the pre-cooked chicken tikka. Continue cooking until the chicken is thoroughly heated and the bell peppers have softened.
  • Mix in the heavy cream and heat through until everything is well combined.

Serve:

  • Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Add two drops of red food coloring for a restaurant-like rich red color if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 677kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 30gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 768mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1003IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Keto Chicken Tikka Masala
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