Tikka Masala & Chicken Tikka from Scratch By TheCurryKid
Traditionally made using Indian spices and yogurt, this Tikka recipe is both tasty and easy to make. Use the same sauce to marinate meat and as the red masala base for Tikka Masala dishes.
INGREDIENTS
- FOR THE TIKKA PASTE (MAKES 8 PORTIONS)
500ml plain yoghurt
20ml vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or freshly grated)
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder (or freshly grated) 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon mint sauce
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon tamarind paste
1/4 teaspoon red colouring
juice of 1 small lemon
FOR THE TIKKA MASALA CURRY
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small brown/white onion (grated very fine or blended) 1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek leaves / kasoori methi
1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
3 tablespoons coconut powder
2 tablespoons almonds ground
4 tablespoons tikka paste (made above) 200ml water
1.5 tablespoons sugar
6-8 pieces meat, vegetables, paneer or tofu 1/4 teaspoon red colouring
75ml cream single