Tikka masala (chicken tikka masala) <TAG1> is one of the most famous dishes of Indian cuisine, a type of curry that has gained, without diminution, world popularity. The classic – version is chicken fillet pieces marinated in spiced yogurt, baked or fried, and then stewed in a thick sauce based on tomatoes, cream and aromatic Indian spices. The composition of the dish is sewn into the very name “: chicken marinated with spices ” is tikka, and thick tomato-cream sauce – is masala, respectively. It is softer and more tender than many other curries, with a distinct tomato base and a distinctive "British-Indian" flavor.
A little history
Although the dish is associated with India, it is believed that chicken tikka masala has appeared in the United Kingdom. Given the history of the British Empire and population migration, Indian chefs who settled en masse on the islands of foggy Albion adapted traditional recipes to the tastes of the local public. Therefore, today tikka masala is considered a symbol of fusion cuisine and one of the most popular “Indian” curries in the world.
Subtleties of cooking
The classic recipe involves marinating the meat in yogurt with garlic, ginger and spices (garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander). Next, the meat is fried and stewed in a sauce made from tomatoes, cream and coconut milk, adding even more spices for a distinct taste.
It is customary to serve tikka masala with aromatic basmati rice or with naan cakes.
Express solution: ready-made sauces
You can prepare delicious tikka masala much faster thanks to ready-made sauces that are sold in convenient bags or cans. For example, as in the photo above: it is enough to fry the chicken, add the sauce and stew for a few minutes. This is a great option for those who want to experience the taste of Indian classics without a long search for spices and difficult preparation. Such “express sets allow even beginners in cooking to easily recreate a popular dish at home.
How to taste the best
Tikka masala goes perfectly with basmati rice, jasmine rice or Indian tortillas. It can be served as both a main course and as part of a “Indian evening” with several different types of curry.
The tseivo blog platform already has a similar recipe for curry chicken , which is very close to the original tikka masala. However, in the classic version, the meat must be pre-marinated in yogurt and spices, and only then baked or fried in tikka style. It is a – hybrid dish that combines the curry tradition with masala elements.
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