Tikka masala

When there is left over dishes, but not enough for everyone, expansion programs become necessary!!
Similarly, Tandoori dishes become Tikka masala. The most famous of these is the national dish of Great Britain - Chicken Tikka masala.

Ingredients:
Tandoori Aloo / Tandoori Gobi - 8 pieces
Onion - 1 large, chopped fine
Ginger paste - 1 tsp
Garlic paste - 1 tsp
Tomato - 2, medium, chopped fine
Milk - 3/4 cup
Oil / ghee (clarified butter) - 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp
Jeera - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Chilly powder - 1 tsp
Garam Masala - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Coriander leaf to garnish.

Method:
Heat 2 tbsp oil/ghee in a heavy bottomed vessel and splutter the jeera.
Add the onion, ginger and garlic paste. Fry until the onion turns golden brown.
Reduce flame and add all the powders.
Fry till the raw smell goes away.
Add the tomato and cook covered till the skin peels off.
Cool and grind to a smooth paste.
Heat the 1 tbsp oil and add the puree.
Bring to a boil and add the milk.
After 1 minute add the tandoori vegetables and cook covered for 1 more minute on a low flame.
Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.