Surely everyone has tried Tikka Masala chicken, a very tasty ethnic main course typical of Indian cuisine. Today I leave you the basic recipe to prepare the sauce that accompanies it. A very simple recipe to prepare with a very distinctive taste. In addition to tomato puree, this sauce is prepared by adding various spices: turmeric, paprika, coriander, and cumin. Sautéed for a few minutes in a pan with chopped onion, garlic, and chili pepper, they will give a unique aroma and scent.
A basic recipe usually used to prepare chicken Tikka, but you can also use it with vegetables for a vegetarian and light result. This sauce is perfect to bring to the table as an appetizer, perhaps accompanied by Naan bread and Paratha bread. A very distinctive recipe that is definitely worth trying. If you’re curious to find out how to prepare it, then follow me into the kitchen, because the Tikka Masala sauce will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very affordable
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 61.62 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 8.94 (g) of which sugars 3.12 (g)
- Proteins 1.30 (g)
- Fat 3.07 (g) of which saturated 0.43 (g)of which unsaturated 0.30 (g)
- Fibers 1.53 (g)
- Sodium 27.21 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 57 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 white onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- smoked paprika (to taste)
- chili powder (or fresh to taste)
- fresh coriander (to taste)
Tools
- Pan
- Cutting board
- Knife
Steps
First, clean and chop half of the onion. Then peel the garlic clove and chop it as well. Put everything in the pan with the oil and chili pepper and sauté for a couple of minutes over low heat. I used chili powder for this recipe, but if you can find fresh chili, even better.
When the onion and garlic are slightly golden, add the spices: turmeric, coriander, cumin, and paprika. Toast the spices for a couple of minutes on low heat and then add the tomato puree. Then also add the brown sugar and cook the sauce for 10 minutes with the lid on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the bottom of the pot from sticking.
After the cooking time, remove the lid and serve the sauce with fresh chopped coriander as an appetizer or aperitif, or alternatively, use it to accompany other Indian recipes.
Variations and tips for Tikka Masala sauce
Tikka Masala sauce can be stored in the refrigerator in a covered container for one or two days.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Tikka Masala Sauce
How can I substitute fresh coriander?
Instead of fresh coriander, you can also use parsley.
