Topic: Mick's/Taz's Curry Base Gravy

[Ramirez]

Cheers Phil!  ;D

[Malc.]

Just finished making my first attempt of the base, it smells great. I'll have to reduce the quantities next time, or buy a bigger pan though!

I didn't use whole spices and it seems ok, though despite thoroughly blending, you could still feel a little 'grit' on the bottom of the pan.

[Naith]

Can anyone suggest a decent Chicken Tikka Masala recipe to use with this base?

[Stephen Lindsay]

Naith

I haven't yet made CTM with this base but I intend to do so within the next 2 weeks. I'll post my results and let you know how I get on.

Steve

[Naith]

Thanks a lot. The problem is I've got all the ingredients in to make it on Monday! I may have a look round the site to see what there is...

[bamble1976]

Hi Naith

Mick (CBM) tikka masala goes well with this base.  I would give that a try as it is my current favourite having tried many recipes!

Barry

[Naith]

Thanks Barry. I'll have a look at that one 

[Naith]

Am I right in thinking it's only available in the form of a video on the net? (can't seem to find it on here...)

[Curry Barking Mad]

Am I right in thinking it's only available in the form of a video on the net? (can't seem to find it on here...)

Here it is Naith,...

Chicken Tikka

Ingredients
1 kg of chicken breast,
Cut each breast once lengthways.
Marinade
1 teaspoon of Mix Powder,
? teaspoon of Garam Masala powder,
? teaspoon of Salt,
2 tablespoons of Pataks Tikka Paste,
1 tablespoon of Pataks Tandoori Paste,
1 teaspoon of Mint Sauce (in jars),
1 tablespoon of Vegetable Oil,
1 tablespoon of chopped fresh Coriander,
? teaspoon of Orange food colouring powder,
1 tablespoon of Lemon Juice,
100 ml of plain Yoghurt, (Sainsbury?s basics is ok)

Red Masala Paste

Ingredients
2 Tablespoons of Tomato Puree,
2 Tablespoons of Patak?s Tandoori Paste,
2 Tablespoons of Patak?s Tikka Paste,
500 ml Yogurt (Sainsbury?s basics is ok),
1 teaspoon of Mix Powder,
? teaspoon Garam Masala,
? teaspoon Salt,
1 teaspoon Mint Sauce,
1 teaspoon Red Food Colouring Powder,

Tikka Masala

Ingredients
8 pieces of Pre-cooked Chicken Tikka,
4 tablespoons of Coconut Powder,
3 tablespoons of Sugar,
250 ml Hot Base Gravy,
150 ml Single Cream,
4 tablespoons of Red Masala Paste,

Method
Add sugar and coconut to the pan and warm
through,
Add base gravy, stir, bring to the boil,
Add red masala paste and mix in well,
Add Chicken Tikka,
Add Single cream, stir again and boil on
medium/high heat for a few minutes, stirring
regularly until meat is heated through and the
sauce has reduced to your desired consistency,
Quick stir and serve with a drizzle of fresh cream
on top and garnish with fresh coriander.

Excess Chicken Tikka and Red Masala Paste can be frozen ready for your next CTM
Cheers
Mick

[Naith]

Thanks for that 

The only problem is I haven't any Mix Powder, Tikka Paste, Tandoori Paste, Mint Sauce 

I think it looks as if I'll have to try to find a recipe that I already have the ingredients for (although this looks great on the video - I'll have to try it when I finally get everything, although it's not easy when you don't live in the UK)