Break out your apron and cook along with Chef Theresa from Jeremiah's Catering, as we explore favorite recipes from around the world.
Like to cook? Join us for Chef Theresa's International Cuisine Series. Ingredient list will be posted a few weeks before each session. This month we will celebrate the cuisine from India with Chicken Tikka Masala.
If you are going to cook along with Chef Theresa, please have your ingredients measured out and chopped, if necessary, in advance and all your materials ready!
Chicken Tikka Masala India
Ingredients
1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
2 fresh curry leaves
1 bay leaf
1/2 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon garam masala
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts,(or if you like thigh) cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Hot cooked basmati rice
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional
Directions
Cut chicken marinate with HALF of the garam masala, salt, ground cumin, paprika, pepper, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon. Add 1 T oil and mix.
Heat frying pan with 2T oil and sear chicken in pan till brown on each side. (Chicken will be partially cooked) Remove from pan.
Add 2 T oil to pan add onion, garlic, ginger and jalapeño to pan. Sauté for 1 minute. Add rest of spices, bloom for 30 seconds. Add curry leaves and Bay leaf.
Add tomato purée, cream and chicken with juices to pan. If too thick add 1/4 water and simmer on a medium heat until chicken is cooked and sauce is a thicker consistency. About 10-12 minutes.
Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.
Theresa Navarro is a successful owner and chef of Jeremiah’s catering and cooking studio in Parsippany. She started at the young age of 13 working in restaurants. Achieving ownership at age 24 Theresa opened Jeremiah’s cafe and catering. For the last 23 years Theresa has prepared, catered and taught for her community. Jeremiah’s Catering offers cooking classes created especially for children. Theresa holds these classes and teaches children how to cook healthy meals for themselves. Of course, everything is made to be safe for children and Theresa is extremely patient and pays attention to each child in her class. She chooses easy, yet healthy, recipes for the children and does her best to stir in them the joy and happiness of making tasty food. The whole idea is to help the children acquire new skills, enjoy group activities, and teach them all about healthy foods. And Theresa does this with a lot of dedication and enthusiasm.
Register online or by calling the library at 973 584-2400 and the link will be sent to you the day before the event.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | General | Crafts & Making |
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