Spice Kit Ingredients: Dehydrated Onion, Salt, Garlic, Ginger, Paprika, Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Garam Masala, Coriander, Citric Acid, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Mint, Fenugreek.

ALLERGY ADVICE: Produced on a site that handles milk.

Spices have a shelf life of around 6-12 months if kept in ideal conditions. They can be kept longer than this but will start to lose their pungency. 

STORAGE TIPS

Keep Cool, Dark & Dry: Store in a cool, dark cupboard away from sunlight.

Seal Tight: Ensure the packet is sealed tightly after each use or keep the spices in an airtight container such as a jar.

Avoid Moisture: Keep away from stoves and sinks to prevent humidity.

Use Clean Spoons: Avoid cross-contamination with wet or used spoons.

Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Serves: 4 | Cooking Time: 45 Minutes + Marinating Time | Mild

Ingredients

• 600-800g chicken (thigh or breast) cut into chunks
• 3 tablespoons (100g) plain yoghurt
• 4 tablespoons (60ml) vegetable oil
• 200ml water
• 30g to 40g sugar
• 1 tin (400g) of chopped tomatoes
• ¾ tin (300ml) coconut milk
• East at Home Tikka Masala Spice Kit

Step 1: Marinate & cook chicken tikka

1. Marinate Chicken: Save 1 teaspoon of tikka spice and mix rest with yoghurt and chicken. Marinate for at least 30 mins.
2. Cook Chicken: Preheat oven, air fryer or grill to full heat and cook chicken for 10-15 mins until lightly charred. Set to one side.

Step 2: Cook the curry

1. Soak Onion Mix: Soak onion mix in 150ml hot water for 3 mins.
2. Fry Onion Mix: In a wide-based pan heat 4 tbsp oil. Fry soaked onion mix for 3 mins on medium high heat.
3. Add Spices & Sugar: Lower heat, add 1 teaspoon of tikka spices. Cook for 1 min then add 50ml water and sugar, cook for 2 mins.
4. Add Tomatoes: Stir in tomatoes, cook for 5 mins on high.
5. Add Chicken & Coconut Milk: Add cooked chicken tikka and coconut milk. Cook for 10-15 mins until sauce has thickened.

Tips:

• For a richer, creamier curry add 30g ground almond with the sugar and 100ml single cream 5 mins before removing from heat.
• To make the sauce smoother, blend it before adding the chicken.