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About 1 hour in total: 15 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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It was shared by Dean Edwards on facebook.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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Chicken Tikka Pathia – 60-Minute Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka Pathia – 60-Minute Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 g chicken thighs; 2 tbsp garlic and ginger paste; 2 tbsp garam masala; 1 tsp amchoor powder; 1 tsp mild chilli powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp mint sauce; 0.5 lemon; 2 tsp turmeric; 0.25 tsp red food colouring; 100 ml natural yoghurt; 60 g ghee; 4 onion; 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves; 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp mango chutney; 1 tbsp tamarind paste; 1 tbsp tomato puree; 400 g chopped tomatoes; to taste lime juice; to serve coriander

A vibrant Indian chicken tikka curry that balances fiery spice with sweet and tangy notes from mango chutney, tamarind, and brown sugar. Marinated thighs are cooked until tender and finished in a rich tomato‑based sauce, perfect for serving with basmati rice or paratha.

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

Servings

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1 hr estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

1 1/10 lb chicken thighs
2 tbsp garlic and ginger paste
2 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp amchoor powder
1 tsp mild chilli powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp mint sauce
0.5 lemon
2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp red food colouring
0.42 cup natural yoghurt
2 1/10 oz ghee
4 onion
1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves
1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp mango chutney
1 tbsp tamarind paste
1 tbsp tomato puree
14 oz chopped tomatoes
to taste lime juice
to serve coriander

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs with garlic‑ginger paste, garam masala, amchoor powder, mild chilli powder, salt, mint sauce, the juice of half a lemon, turmeric, red food colouring (if using), and natural yoghurt; mix until every piece is evenly coated.
2
Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, up to 1 hour, to develop flavor.
3
While the chicken marinates, preheat an air fryer to 392°F (or prepare a hot grill).
4
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
5
Cook the skewered chicken in the pre‑heated air fryer for 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the exterior is lightly browned; set aside while you prepare the sauce.
6
Heat the ghee in a wide, heavy‑bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the finely sliced onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 20–25 minutes until they turn deep golden and caramelised.
7
Stir in an additional teaspoon of garlic‑ginger paste, then add garam masala, dried fenugreek leaves, Kashmiri chilli powder, and turmeric; cook for 2 minutes to release their aromas.
8
Add brown sugar, mango chutney, tamarind paste, tomato puree, and the chopped tomatoes; bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring to blend the flavors.
9
Taste the sauce and adjust salt if needed; let it simmer for 3–4 minutes so the ingredients meld.
10
Return the partially cooked chicken tikka to the pan, mixing it into the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, adding a splash of water if the sauce thickens too much.
11
Just before turning off the heat, squeeze fresh lime juice over the curry and give it a final stir.
12
Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and serve hot with steamed basmati rice or warm paratha.

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Marinate for flavor

Let the chicken sit covered at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.

Turn halfway in air fryer

Flip the skewered chicken at the 5‑minute mark.

Caramelise onions slowly

Sauté the sliced onions for 20–25 minutes until deep golden before adding spices.

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