Quick Chicken Tikka Masala

INGREDIENTS

(1 1/2) inch knob ginger (, peeled)

4 cloves

garlic (, peeled)

1/2

large yellow onion (, peeled)

1 1/2

lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (, diced into 1-inch cubes)

1 1/2 tbsp

garam masala spice blend (, divided (see notes))

Salt

2 tbsp

olive oil (, divided)

1 tbsp

tomato paste

1 1/2 tsp

ground paprika

1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper (, more or less to taste)

1 28 ounce can

crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup

plain Greek yogurt* ((I used fat-free, any kind will work fine though))

1 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup

cilantro leaves

Cooked jasmine or basmati rice (, for serving)