Saffron and Cardamom Chicken Tikka

Name: Saffron and Cardamom Chicken Tikka
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ tsp saffron strands; 1 tsp cardamom seeds; 30 ml (2 tbsp) thick double (heavy) cream; 4 cm (1½ in) fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated; 125 ml (½ cup) Greek (strained plain) yoghurt; 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) boneless chicken thighs, skinned and cut into 3 cm (1¼ in) cubes; 125 g (1 cup) fresh pineapple chunks; juice of 1 lime; 15 ml (1 tbsp) melted butter; 1 tbsp ground almonds; wedges of lime and sprigs of fresh coriander (cilantro), to garnish

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Curry Lovers Cookbook

By Roopa Gulati

Published 2007

About

Besides adding a tropical flavour, fresh pineapple contains an enzyme that acts as a natural meat tenderiser and also helps to cut down on cooking time. These delectable morsels have a deliciously smoky wisp of a crust and make marvellous cocktail snacks.

Ingredients

½ tsp saffron strands
1 tsp cardamom seeds
125 ml

Asia
India
Snack
Gluten-free

Method

Put the saffron in a small bowl with 15 ml (1 tbsp) warm water. Leave to soak for 30 minutes, until the liquid turns a deep auburn.
Using a mortar and pestle, pound the