Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala

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Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala

1 to 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast diced into large cubes

               (you can also use beef cubes or turkey, and probably even pork)[you can also use 6-8 chicken thighs with bones]
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 small can of tomato sauce 8 oz
5 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 can chopped green chilies (I use the whole can!)
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garam masala*
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon turmeric (brain building GREAT stuff!)

1 teaspoon salt

Whisk together all of the ingredients minus chicken in your crockpot. Then mix in diced chicken or whatever meat you decide to use. Turn the crockpot on low until the chicken is cooked throughout.

Serve over whole grain brown rice, Basmati or whatever rice you prefer. Could also be served over veggies, chickpeas or new potatoes.

To make your own garam masala, I substituted 1/4 tsps. of each. Ideally, roast the spices for maximum flavor (I posted how to do that on www.ThePrudentWife.com)  

· coriander (seeds )

· nutmeg

· cardamom

· cumin seeds

· black peppercorns

· caraway seeds (I did not have)

· cloves

• cinnamon

Source: http://www.theprudentwife.com/blog/?p=358