Chicken Tikka Masala

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Ingredients for 6 servings

FOR THE CHICKEN:

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon (or more) cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup Greek Yogurt (not fat free – I used 2% Fage)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger

FOR THE MASALA SAUCE:

3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 large onion, diced
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
1 fresh Serrano chili (ribs and seed removed) minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped plus extra for garnish