{"title":"Tandoori \u0026 Tikka Masala","description":"\u003cp\u003eTandoori masala is a spice blend for food cooked in a tandoor, the clay oven of Punjab, and it is the flavour behind tandoori chicken, tikka and boti. It usually combines Kashmiri chilli for colour with coriander, cumin, ginger, garlic, garam masala and dried fenugreek leaves. Tikka masala blends are similar but made for boneless pieces, and many are used for the sauce in chicken tikka masala too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a tandoori masala for whole legs, wings and drumsticks, and a tikka blend for boneless chicken, lamb boti, fish or paneer cubes. Bulk bags suit barbecue season and big gatherings, and small packets are fine for one meal. Some blends include colouring for the classic restaurant red, while others rely on chilli alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix the masala with thick yoghurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste and a little oil, slash the chicken to the bone and marinate it overnight in the fridge. Cook it as hot as you can, under a grill, in a very hot oven or over charcoal, and baste with butter at the end. Compare kebab masala for minced meat, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-masala\"\u003echicken masala\u003c\/a\u003e for curries, and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/masalas\"\u003emasalas\u003c\/a\u003e, plus Kashmiri chilli powder to deepen the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aachi-chicken-tikka-masala-100g","title":"Aachi Chicken Tikka Masala 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAachi Chicken Tikka Masala is a marinade blend for chicken tikka, the boneless chunks of chicken coated in spiced yoghurt and cooked over high heat until charred at the edges. Red chilli, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander and black pepper carry the flavour, gram flour helps the marinade cling, and black salt with lemon powder adds the tangy finish expected of good tikka. The front of the pack shows the chicken threaded on a skewer with peppers and onion. It is made in India and packed in a 100g carton. Browse more blends for grilling in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tandoori-and-tikka-masala\"\u003eTandoori \u0026amp; Tikka Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the pack, mix 50g of curd with a tablespoon of the masala and a tablespoon of oil into a smooth, lump free paste, adding salt to taste. Coat 300g of boneless chicken pieces and leave them to marinate for 30 to 35 minutes. Roast the pieces on both sides in a flat pan for about 10 minutes, then hold them over a direct flame for 2 to 3 minutes to char. Garnish with lemon and onion rings and serve hot with mint chutney. A hot grill or barbecue also works well for the final char.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGram flour, black salt and lemon powder in the blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne pack method serves 6 to 8 people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, imported by BTM International UK Ltd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366617923923,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/aachi-chicken-tikka-masala-100g-front.png?v=1791973943"},{"product_id":"everest-tandoori-chicken-masala-100g","title":"Everest Tandoori Chicken Masala 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverest Tandoori Chicken Masala is a marinade blend for the red, smoky roast chicken of Punjabi dhabas and tandoor kitchens. Coriander, chilli and cumin lead it, with garlic, clove, black pepper, dried ginger, black cardamom, star anise, nutmeg, mustard and asafoetida, and salt is already in the mix. Mixed with thick yoghurt and ginger garlic paste it clings to the chicken and chars well in a hot oven or on a grill. Find more marinade blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tandoori-and-tikka-masala\"\u003eTandoori \u0026amp; Tikka Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack recipe is for 1kg of chicken legs and breast. Make fine slits in the pieces with a sharp knife, rub with lime juice and salt and leave for 15 minutes. Mix 2 tsp of ginger garlic paste, 4 tsp of the masala, 6 tbsp of thick strained curd and salt, coat the chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours. Brush with 2 tsp of melted butter and roast until well done. Serve hot with onion rings and salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains salt, so season the marinade lightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 20 servings of 1 tsp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Everest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572291125587,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/everest-tandoori-chicken-masala-100g-front.png?v=1792767268"},{"product_id":"fudco-tandoori-masala-400g","title":"Fudco Tandoori Masala 400g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFudco Tandoori Masala is a ground mix of coriander, mustard, fenugreek, ginger, cumin, black pepper, cayenne, cassia, cardamom and clove, with garlic, onion, salt and paprika for the red colour that tandoori chicken is known for. It is milled and packed in the UK. Mixed with yoghurt it becomes a marinade that chars well under a hot grill. Find more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tandoori-and-tikka-masala\"\u003eTandoori \u0026amp; Tikka Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStir two to three tablespoons into a cup of thick yoghurt with lemon juice and ginger garlic paste. Score chicken legs or cut boneless pieces, coat them well and leave them in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. Roast in a very hot oven, grill or barbecue until charred at the edges. The same marinade works for paneer, fish, lamb chops, cauliflower and potatoes. The mix already contains salt, so taste before adding more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains mustard and celery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColoured with iron oxide and paprika extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilled and packed in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fudco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572615070035,"sku":null,"price":6.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/fudco-tandoori-masala-400g-front.png?v=1792767878"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/tandoori-and-tikka-masala.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}