Firstly, thanks very much goncalo and Gav (great name btw) 
I attempted three versions tonight, side by side. Two different Patak's jars and one recipe. The Pataks Tikka Paste won which really gets me upset so I will definitely try your version goncalo.
You touched on a very interesting point which is how the tandoor seals in those juices. My salmon was juicy but doesn't compare to our favorite Indian Restaurant.
I'm having a July 4 barbecue and will be attempting salmon tikka. Maybe I"ll try the goncalo version!
Quick questions if you have time to answer:
Do you 'toast' the dry spices in a dry pan? Or just use them as is?
How long do you marinate fish for? Overnight is overkill, correct?
And what is CBM 1? It refers to a base mix, correct? I used to be on this site quite a bit about 2 years ago and it sounds very familiar, but where would I find it?
Thanks!!
Speziak

I attempted three versions tonight, side by side. Two different Patak's jars and one recipe. The Pataks Tikka Paste won which really gets me upset so I will definitely try your version goncalo.
You touched on a very interesting point which is how the tandoor seals in those juices. My salmon was juicy but doesn't compare to our favorite Indian Restaurant.
I'm having a July 4 barbecue and will be attempting salmon tikka. Maybe I"ll try the goncalo version!
Quick questions if you have time to answer:
Do you 'toast' the dry spices in a dry pan? Or just use them as is?
How long do you marinate fish for? Overnight is overkill, correct?
And what is CBM 1? It refers to a base mix, correct? I used to be on this site quite a bit about 2 years ago and it sounds very familiar, but where would I find it?
Thanks!!
Speziak
