Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

• 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
• 1 lrg onion, minced
• 2 clv garlic, minced
• 1 x inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 x fresh green chili, deseeded and minced
• 6 x fresh mint leaves
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 c. plain yogurt (avoid low fat or possibly non-fat yogurt for a richer flavor)
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1/8 tsp grated nutmeg
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp. ghee or possibly vegetable oil
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 c. Basmati Rice
• 1/2 tsp whole fennel seeds

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