Steenbergs Organic Tikka Masala

Steenbergs Organic Tikka Masala is our version of this classic of Anglo-Indian cookery. It was created in 2005. It is a mildly hot curry that’s perfect for Chicken Tikka Masala.

Chicken Tikka Masala is a core part of British culture. The story is that it was created for British taste buds, so spicy chicken in a creamy tomato sauce. Creative Indian restaurants began to heat tandoori chicken with a creamy tomato sauce that had a hint of curry.

Quick Recipe for Tikka: Mix 2 teaspoons of Tikka Masala in 200ml of yoghurt. Mix with 500 g of cubed chicken and marinate for one hour in the fridge, then grill or bake till cooked. For the tikka masala sauce, mix together then blend: 1 tbsp tikka masala mix, 1 tbsp tomato ketchup, 1 tbsp vinegar, 4 canned plum tomatoes, 100ml cream; stir fry some chopped garlic and onion, add the sauce and bring to the boil, then add the baked or grilled meat and simmer for 5 minutes, adding chopped coriander leaves as a garnish.

We make a vegan version at home, by using tofu instead of chicken.

Sophie’s Comment: ‘Makes a fabulous vegetarian Tikka Masala, so easy and absolutely delicious! Everyone should get some of this spice, add it to roast potatoes as they cook, so yummy and the house smells fantastic!’