Mince <quantity>7</quantity> garlic cloves

Finely grate <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of ginger

Cut <quantity>1<unit>kg</unit></quantity> of deboned chicken thighs into medium pieces

Transfer the chicken to a bowl and add <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of turmeric powder, <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of garam masala, and <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of cumin powder

Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of minced garlic

Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of grated ginger

Add salt to taste and mix well

Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of plain yogurt and mix

Place in the refrigerator for 2h to marinate

Trim, peel and dice <quantity>2</quantity> onions

Heat a pot with <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of ghee

Add <quantity>2</quantity> cinnamon sticks, <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of cumin seeds and <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of coriander seeds

Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of garam masala, <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of turmeric powder and <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of ground coriander seeds

Add the onions, <quantity>5<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of garlic and <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of ginger while stirring

Add <quantity>400<unit>g</unit></quantity> of tomato passata, and stir, adding more water as needed

Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of tomato paste

Boil for at least 3m, adding salt to taste and more water if necessary

Add <quantity>300<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of heavy cream and stir for 10m until combined

Garnish with chopped coriander to taste. The masala sauce is ready

Grease a skillet over high heat with ghee

Add the marinated chicken and grill on one side for 5m until golden brown

Turn the chicken on the other side and finish grilling until golden brown and fully cooked. The tandoori chicken tikka is ready

Heat the Masala Sauce

Add the Grilled Chicken Masala to the Masala Sauce. The chicken tikka masala is ready

Enjoy this flavorful dish!