Ready in just 25 minutes, this Super Quick Chicken Tikka Masala is quick and full of flavour. Masala curries are versatile tomato-based dishes that work with a variety of proteins and vegetables. Here, we're making a speedy version with prawns.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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150 grams
Basmati Rice
1 sachet(s)
White Cumin Seeds
3 unit(s)
Garlic Clove**
150 grams
King Prawns
(Contains: Crustaceans)
75 grams
Tikka Masala Paste
30 grams
Tomato Puree
75 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
10 grams
Vegetable Stock Paste
40 grams
Baby Spinach
120 grams
Peas
1 pinch
Chilli Flakes
300 milliliter(s)
Water for the Rice
1 tsp
Sugar
100 milliliter(s)
Water for the Curry
Pour the water for the rice (see pantry for amount) into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
Stir in the rice, cumin seeds and 1/4 tsp salt and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.
Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).
Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Drain the prawns. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns.
When the rice has 10 mins remaining, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the tikka masala paste, tomato puree and garlic. Fry until fragrant, 1 min.
Stir the creme fraiche, vegetable stock paste, sugar and water for the curry (see pantry for both amounts) into the frying pan and bring to the boil.
Stir in the prawns, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5-6 mins. IMPORTANT: The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.
Once the prawns are cooked, add the spinach to the curry a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins. Stir in the peas.
Season with salt and pepper. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.
Share the rice between your serving bowls.
Spoon over your prawn tikka masala. Sprinkle over the chilli flakes (add less if you'd prefer things milder).
Enjoy!