Tikka Masala

I took a cooking class specifically to learn how to make Tikka Masala correctly. The instructor explained why yogurt marinade is used the way it is — something I'd never understood from just eating it. The tangy and vibrant result when you make it yourself is different. Indian cuisine varies enormo…

I spent three months trying every version of Tikka Masala I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled fenugreek leaves with genuine knowledge and the warmly spiced and aromatic result was noticeably superior. Indian cuisine varies enormously by state, r…

I first ate Tikka Masala on a trip five years ago and have been searching for a version this good ever since. This restaurant finally delivered the tangy and vibrant quality I remembered. fenugreek leaves was handled correctly — something most restaurants here get slightly wrong. spices are used me…

You can taste history in Tikka Masala if you know what to look for. spices are used medicinally as well as for flavour in Ayurvedic tradition. The warmly spiced and aromatic character reflects those layers — ghee doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition. The a wedding feast set…

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Tikka Masala made with real commitment to tamarind and technique. The tangy and vibrant result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before. Indian cuisine varies enormously by state, religion, and …

Tikka Masala at this place was fine. The rich and complex flavour was there but not distinguished. ghee was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula. Indian cuisine varies enormously by state, religion, a…

What sets Tikka Masala apart is the handling of tamarind. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the tangy and vibrant result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. spices are used medicinally as well as for flavour in Ay…

Having eaten Tikka Masala at several restaurants over the past year, I can say this version is the best. The warmly spiced and aromatic quality is more pronounced here than anywhere else I've tried. whole spices is handled with real knowledge — you can taste the difference. This is proper a dhaba r…

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Tikka Masala. I ordered it with nimbu pani lemon water and the rich and complex elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. whole spices in particular became more prominent in a good way. Indian cuisine varies enormously by …

I was looking forward to Tikka Masala here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The tangy and vibrant character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with ghee or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. spices are used medicinally as well as…