Tikka Masala!

Unchaperoned (i.e., with the spice-heat-palate extended) for dinner last night, Eric and I collaborated on some Chicken Tikka Masala. Chunks of chicken breast were marinated overnight in yogurt, Garam Masala spice mix, garlic, fenugreek, cinnamon, etc. I skewered the chicken and Eric tended the grill, while his sauce involving tomatoes and more of the same spices (lots!) simmered and got nice and thick. I played rice boy.

I had acquired some Indian flatbread ("naan") from the public market. It crossed my mind that we were almost in ghee territory, but I was not of a mind to get into the butter-clarifying thing. We settled for western butter on our oven-warmed naan. We also delved into leftovers of dish Eric prepared a few days back based on my research and foraging, i.e.cauliflower and potatoes, seasoned with a full bunch of coriandor and, indeed, Garam Masala ("Aloo Gobi").

You should have been here!