In a small mixing bowl, combine the paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container, such as a small jar, and store it in a cool, dry place until ready to use.
To use the chicken tikka masala seasoning, marinate chicken in a mixture of the seasoning, yogurt, and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet until browned and fully cooked.
In a separate skillet, sauté onions and garlic until softened. Add tomato sauce, heavy cream, and the remaining seasoning mix. Cook for 5-10 minutes until the sauce is fragrant and slightly thickened.
Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and stir to coat.
Serve the chicken tikka masala over rice with naan bread on the side. Enjoy your homemade chicken tikka masala seasoning!