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    Home » Recipes » Savoury

    Easy Chicken Tikka Masala With Maya Kaimal Simmer Sauce & Everyday Dal

    Published: Apr 9, 2018 by Michelle · 6 Comments

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    Chicken Tikka Masala with white rice on grey plate, packaging on side.
    Disclosure: I received Maya Kaimal Simmer Sauces and Everyday Dal for review purposes but was not compensated for this post. I was not expected nor obligated to feature this on my blog. As usual, all opinions expressed and images are solely mine.

    Chicken Tikka Masala with white rice on grey plate, packaging in background
    If you've been following my blog, you'll know that my husband and I love Indian food. Actually, 3 out of the 4 of us love Indian food. Yup, even my 2 year old LOVES curries.

    He can smell it from afar and he'll beg for it if he sees me eating rice with curry. My 5 year old? Not so much. In fact, he'll lament "What's that SMELL?!" Sometimes, I wonder... 2 kids from the same parents, and yet so different!

    Anyways, so when Maya Kaimal Fine Indian Foods sent me a package of their "Simmer Sauces" and their new line of organic, vegan and gluten-free "Everyday Dal" pouches, I knew we were in for a treat.

    We already were familiar with Maya Kaimal's brand, having purchased large tubs of her Vindaloo simmer sauce from Costco before. Needless to say, I was very excited to test and taste her new offerings.

    Maya Kaimal packaging.

    Indian flavours are complex and intricate and you have to know how much of each spice to mix in. And of course, every household has their own version.

    I enjoy cooking Indian food, such as Aloo Gobi, but sometimes you want to cook something delicious and you're pressed for time, or you haven't gotten all the ingredients.

    That's where Maya Kaimal's Simmer Sauces and Everyday Dal pouches comes in handy.

    Maya Kaimal jars.Maya Kaimal packaging.

    CONVENIENCE WITH ALL-NATURAL INGREDIENTS

    Made with all-natural ingredients, each Simmer Sauce is robust in flavour, aromatic, and delicious.

    HOW TO PREPARE EASY CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

    All you have to do is:

    • pick a protein (meat, fish, or tofu) or vegetables
    • saute for a few minutes
    • open up a jar of the simmer sauce
    • dump it in the pot

    and 10 minutes later, you've got a gourmet Indian meal.

    Add a side of Everyday Dal Black Lentils w/ Tomato & Cumin, serve with some hot rice and soft and fluffy naan, and dinner's ready. Easy, right?

    NOURISHING & PROTEIN-PACKED

    The best part of the (vegan) Everyday Dal line is that you can have 100% organic, tasty, nourishing, protein-packed meals ready in literally just a few minutes.

    I like serving the Everyday Dal with rice for a quick and nutritious lunch. As someone who tries to incorporate more plant-based meals, this is a super tasty, convenient and healthy option.

    Have you tried Maya Kaimal before? Let me know f you try this Easy Chicken Tikka Masala on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave a comment below!

    Thank you to Maya Kaimal for sending me the delicious sauces and dals!

    Chicken Tikka Masala with white rice and dal on grey plate with fork, packaging on side.

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    Easy Chicken Tikka Masala with Maya Kaimal Simmer Sauce & Black Lentils w/ Tomato & Cumin Everyday Dal

    An easy chicken recipe using Tikka Masala simmer sauce, served along black lentils.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 167kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
    • 2 large chicken breasts cubed
    • ½ onion diced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 jar Maya Kaimal Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce
    • cilantro for garnish

    For serving:

    • 1 pkg Maya Kaimal Organic Black Lentils w/ Tomato & Cumin Everyday Dal
    • basmati rice
    • naan
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    Instructions

    • Heat up a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 T oil to the pot.
    • Add the garlic and onions to the pot and saute for about 2 minutes, until fragrant.
    • Add in the cubed chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, until almost cooked through.
    • Pour in a jar of Maya Kaimal Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat and continue simmering for 10 minutes.
    • Remove from heat.
    • Open up a package of Maya Kaimal Organic Black Lentils w/ Tomato & Cumin Everyday Dal, and pour contents into a bowl.
    • Microwave according to package instructions.
    • Serve the Chicken Tikka Masala and Everyday Dal with basmati rice and naan.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    1. Albert Bevia

      April 10, 2018 at 7:43 am

      My wife loves Indian food a ton, this chicken tikka masala does loook really amazing and super easy to make

      Reply
      • siftandsimmer@gmail.com

        April 10, 2018 at 8:29 am

        Thank you for visiting, Albert! This was definitely a delicious and easy meal to make, especially with the simmer sauce. 🙂 Hope you give it a try!

    2. heather (delicious not gorgeous)

      April 11, 2018 at 11:42 pm

      haha your two year old is me, and your five year old is my brother (; he'd literally sit in indian restaurants with the rest of the family and only eat naan.

      Reply
      • siftandsimmer@gmail.com

        April 12, 2018 at 7:23 am

        Wahaha yessss, that's exactly what my 5yo did when we took my husband out for his birthday dinner at a Indian restaurant! 😀 Hey, at least they like naan!

    3. Diana

      November 30, 2020 at 9:42 am

      Can I make short ribs with this simmer sauce?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Michelle

        November 30, 2020 at 9:49 am

        Yes, you can definitely make short ribs with the simmer sauce! I've actually done one with a different simmer sauce here:

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