Name: 3-Minute Homemade Tikka Masala
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Ingredients: 1½ tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp red chili flakes; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp coriander powder; ½ tsp cumin powder; ½ tsp turmeric powder; ¼ tsp black pepper; ¼ tsp garam masala powder; 2 tbsp dried mango powder (amchur powder); 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi ); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp all purpose flour

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3-Minute Homemade Tikka Masala is a game changer. It only takes a few ingredients that is in spice cabinet. Homemade is so much better trust me.

WHAT IS HOMEMADE TIKKA MASALA?

3-Minute Homemade Tikka Masala is all powdered spices mix in together. Tikka masala can be used with chicken, mutton, beef, or even seafood. It's easy, no preservatives, and comes together in 3 minutes.

Making Tikka Masala at home is quick and easy with a Pakistani spice blends It takes just a few minutes to prepare using basic powdered spices and a bit of all-purpose flour, which helps bind the spices and gives the protein a slight crispiness. I always keep this Tikka Masala ready, just like my Biryani Masala and Karahi Masala.

tikka masala in a bowl with some tikka masala on a spoon.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TIKKA AND TANDOORI?

Contray to popular belief, Tikka and tandoori are two different masalas. Tandoori is red, while Tikka is more brown.

INGREDIENTS

Amchur Powder- Add the amchur powder for a tart kick.
Red chili flakes and red chili powder- It's necessary to add both for their distinct taste and spice level.
Kasuri Methi- For its distinct taste.
All purpose flour- gives crispy-ness to the protein or whatever you're using.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE TIKKA MASALA?

HOW TO STORE IT AND FOR HOW LONG?

Store it in a dry room temperature place in an air-tight jar. The Homemade Tikka masala should last about 5-6 months.

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