Masala Tikka

A masala is a blend of spices – it may contain two or three, or a dozen or more. It may be added to the dish, whole or ground, at different stages of cooking. The flavours can be mild and fragrant or more highly spiced, depending on the dish in which the masala is to be used. The spices for the masalas are usually dry-fried before grinding, which greatly enhances their flavour.

Tikka masala   This spice mixture is used to make some of the famous Indian dishes like paneer tikka masala and chicken tikka masala. The key ingredients of this masala are black pepper, chillies, cinnamon, fenugreek leaves, mango powder, and ginger. It also includes coriander, turmeric, and cumin.

Culinary uses   The chillies used for making this masala are especially hot. Hence dishes prepared using tikka masala are usually very spicy.