We love the Tikka Misala from Aldi! We keep a few jars on hand, because it's so easy. The recipe I made up usually goes something like this:
1.5lbs chicken breast (~2 breasts), cubed
2 medium red/yellow bell peppers (green works too, but not as authentic), cut into decent sized chunks (maybe 3/4" squares)
1 large onion, or 2 small onions, cut to same size as peppers
1 Tbs minced garlic *optional*
1 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
1 tsp salt or to taste
1-2 tsp ground ginger, to taste *optional*
1 Tbs peanut oil, enough to thoroughly coat your wok
Add oil to a large wok at medium-high heat.
Once heated, add chicken, salt, black pepper and garlic.
When the chicken is about halfway done cooking, add chopped onion and ginger.
When the chicken is done, add the chopped bell pepper.
Drain any remaining liquid out of the wok.
Continue cooking at medium/high heat for 2-3 more minutes.
Reduce heat to low, add Tikka Masala. Simmer for an additional 5-8 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Also have some white basmati rice cooking during all of this.
Makes 4-8 servings, depending on how hungry you are. Total time, 30 minutes, including prep time.
