Ingredients
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2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
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2 teaspoons Garlic Paste
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1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
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1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
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1/4 teaspoon Coriander Powder
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1/4 teaspoon Cumin Powder
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1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
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1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder
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1 tablespoon Tandoori Masala Powder
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2 tablespoons Coconut Milk Powder
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2 tablespoons Ground Almonds
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2 tablespoons Sugaruse 1-2 depending on your taste
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300 ml Water
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120 ml Single Cream
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1/2 teaspoon (optional) Red Food Colouring Powder
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6 pieces Meat / Veg / Paneer
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1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek Leaves (Kasoori Methi)
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1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
Directions
Tikka Masala made from scratch without base gravy. A deliciously mild and creamy textured dish made with coconut, almonds, cream, and tikka spices.
Coconut milk powder substitute: If using a can do not mix or shake, drain off the water then use 2-3 tbsp of the remaining coconut cream. If using coconut cream block (the hard stuff) use 40g
Gritty almonds: Sometimes people say almond powder appears grainy in dishes, either:
– soak in a little boiling water for 30 mins before use
– add 50ml more water to the curry and cook for longer
– or my preference sieve before use and use the finer sieved pieces
Steps
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1
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add the oil, garlic, ginger and tomato puree to a pan, stir and simmer on low to medium for minutes |
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add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, Kashmiri chili powder and tandoori masala powder and mix well, add a little hot water and cook for 2-3 minutes to release flavour of the spices until the oil separates |
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add the coconut milk powder, ground almonds and sugar, stir for 30 seconds adding a little more of the hot water to keep things moving |
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4
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slowly add the rest of the water, cream, (red food colouring powder if using) and your choice of meat. Stir until everything is combined and cook for 5-10 minutes on medium high |
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add the fenugreek leaves and garam masala and stir through and continue reducing |
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6
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when the dish reaches your desired consistency serve drizzled with cream with pilau rice and a fresh soft naan |
