Easy Chicken Tikka Masala

Mix cumin, coriander, ginger, garlic, garam masala, black pepper and cayenne powders (about half teaspoons each). Cut chicken breast (2 pieces) into bite size pieces and add salt and spice mix. Heat 3-4 tbsp of oil in a pan and cook chicken until done and set aside.

In the same oil, add half of one onion diced, 2 tsp minced garlic, 3 curry leaves, and 2 green chilies chopped or slivered. Add 3 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cardamom pods, 4 black peppercorns and stir until onion is browned. Add tomato paste (6oz can), 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 0.5 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp paprika, pinch of fenugreek powder and salt and keep stirring on low heat for sauce to thicken. Add a cup of heavy cream slowly while stirring. Add the cooked chicken and fresh cilantro. Sprinkle 0.5 tsp garam masala and 1 tsp ghee. Cook on low heat few more minutes.