πŸ› Your first Curry Mapβ„’ Chicken Tikka Masala

πŸ› Your first Curry Mapβ„’ Chicken Tikka Masala

Your first Curry Confidence challenge: make a brilliant Chicken Tikka Masala.

No complicated techniques. Just six simple stages that show you how to build flavour.

πŸ› Your first Curry Mapβ„’ Chicken Tikka Masala

Serves 2–3 | Around 40 minutes

You'll need:

  • 400g chicken breast or thigh, diced

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped (or 200g tinned tomatoes)

  • 2 tbsp oil

  • 2 tsp BIG BANG! Tikka Masala

  • Β½ tsp cumin seeds from your tadka sachet

  • Β½ tsp Kashmiri chilli (optional)

  • 100ml water

  • 3 tbsp double cream or plain yoghurt

  • ΒΌ tsp BIG BANG! Garam Masala

  • Salt to taste

Stage 1 β€” Wake up your spices πŸ”₯

Heat the oil over medium heat. Add your cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.

Smell for: Warm, nutty aromas. Don't let them burn.

Stage 2 β€” Build sweetness πŸ§…

Add the onion and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring regularly, until golden and soft.

Look for: Golden colour and a sweet smell, not just translucent onions.

Stage 3 β€” Bloom your masala 🌢️

Lower the heat. Add the Tikka Masala and Kashmiri chilli with a splash of water.

Stir for 30–45 seconds.

Smell for: A rich, fragrant spice aroma, not anything burnt.

Stage 4 β€” Cook down the tomatoes πŸ…

Add the tomatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes until thick and jammy.

Look for: A sauce that holds together rather than watery tomatoes.

Stage 5 β€” Add chicken and water πŸ—

Add the chicken, stir to coat in the masala, then add 100ml water.

Cover and simmer gently for 12–15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (75Β°C in the centre).

Look for: A sauce that coats the chicken. Add a little more water only if needed.

Stage 6 β€” Finish with confidence ✨

Turn the heat low. Stir in the cream and Garam Masala. Warm gently for 1–2 minutes.

Taste and adjust the salt. If using yoghurt, take the pan off the heat before stirring it in to reduce splitting.

Taste for: Rounded, balanced flavour.

Your Curry Confidence challenge

Before you take your first bite, ask yourself:

Can I taste the difference when I build flavour in stages?

That's what the Curry Mapβ„’ is all about.
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Everything you need to make better curry

5 full-size curry spice blends bottles (60g each)
Rogan Josh, Madras, Vindaloo, Tikka Masala and Tandoori Masala β€” expertly blended to take the guesswork out of flavour.

1 x Garam Masala bottle (60g)
Your finishing spice, added at Stage 6 to bring everything together.

7 x individually packed whole spices (tadka selection)
Including cumin, coriander, mustard seeds, cinnamon, cloves, dried whole red chilli and hing (asofetida). Learn how to use them in hot oil to build flavour right from the start.

3 essential extras sachets
Dhana Jeeru (ground coriander, cumin), Kashmiri Chilli and Kasoori Methi β€” those extra touches that make a real difference to your curry.

Your printed Curry Confidence Manualβ„’
The real game-changer. Learn the 6 stages of making curry, what to look for at each step, and how to know when you're ready to move on. Includes teaching recipes so you can put it all into practice.

No additives. No guesswork. Just proper curry, made with confidence.

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