Chicken Tikka Masala - paleo, whole30

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 cup

plain Greek yogurt or plain non-dairy yogurt (see note. You can omit the yogurt for whole30)

1 tbsp

grated ginger

5 cloves

minced garlic

1 1/4 tsp

kosher salt

1 tsp

each ground cumin and ground turmeric

2 tsp

garam masala

1 tsp

lemon juice

1/2 tsp

each ground coriander and red chili powder

20 oz

tomato passata (or tomato puree)

1/2 cup

water plus more as needed

large onion, diced

2 tbsp

grated fresh ginger

1 1/2 tbsp

minced garlic

1 1/2 tsp

kosher salt

3 tbsp

butter or ghee, divided

3/4 cup

heavy cream or coconut cream (for whole30, Paleo preparations)

1 tsp

each ground turmeric, coriander and red chili powder

2 tsp

each of ground cumin and garam masala

Avocado oil

Rice or Cauliflower rice for serving

Cilantro for garnish (optional)