20-Minute Chicken Tikka Masala Hack
(The Secret: Heinz Tomato Soup!)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Phase 1: Building the Flavour Base

   1. Heat the Oil: Fire up your cooker and pour 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a large pan or pot. Warm through on a medium heat.
   2. Fry the Aromatics: Add 2 tablespoons of ginger garlic paste to the warm oil. Fry until fragrant (a few minutes).
   3. Bloom the Spices: Add the Garam Masala, Curry Powder, and Cumin Powder. Fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute to remove the bitterness and rawness.
   4. Add the Chicken: Immediately add your diced chicken. Stir well to coat completely in the spices.

2. Phase 2: Creating the Curry

   1. Add Tomatoes: Pour in the tin of chopped tomatoes and stir into the chicken and spice mixture.
   2. Add the Soup: Add the entire tin of Heinz Cream of Tomato Soup. Together with the tinned tomatoes, this creates the perfect volume of gravy for four.
   3. Simmer: Stir thoroughly, bring to a gentle simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

3. Phase 3: Finishing and Seasoning

   1. Check Consistency: Remove the lid. If the sauce is too thin, turn the flame up high and reduce for a few extra minutes.
   2. Seasoning: Stir in salt (start with just under 1 tsp) and mango chutney for a traditional fruity sweetness.
   3. Sweeten: Add 1 tbsp of sugar and stir until dissolved. Taste again — add a second tablespoon if needed.
   4. Add the Cream: Turn the heat down or off. Add 1.5–2 tbsp of double cream and stir until the sauce is silky and creamy.