The Spice Tailor Tikka Masala Curry Paste Kit 120g

The warming and distinctive spices in this curry paste dance on your palate and invite you into a world of flavours. Notes of earthy, sweet, warming, smoky and aromatic richness create intrigue in each bite and make this curry so deliciously moreish.

Our Indian Paste & Spice Kits are easy to use and come tailored with whole spices for distinctive flavour.

The Spice Mix: Whole spices for distinctive flavour, whole red chilli for clean heat, fenugreek leaves for savoury aroma, black cardamom for smoky depth, cassia for sweet warmth, green cardamom for herbal warmth, cloves for pungent sweetness.

Sauce Facts: 'Tikka' - referring to pieces of meat or vegetables - and 'masala' - referring to a mix of spices - is a dish that is as loved as it is mysterious and debated. Some claim that it was invented in a restaurant in Glasgow in the 1970s. Others that it was widely consumed in India long before this. While its origins are disputable, its delicious flavours are not. For decades, it has been one of the most popular curries in Britain - and with good reason. In our restaurant quality Tikka Masala Curry Paste we have layered ingredients step-by-step, resulting in a curry with a mouthwatering depth of flavour and complexity.

Features: Restaurant quality, Distinctive & bold, This complex and indulgent Tikka Masala Curry Paste is delicious with chicken, paneer or vegetables, Chilli rating - Mild- 1, No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives, Suitable for Vegetarians.

Simply follow the quick and easy instructions inside this pack for a restaurant quality curry in just 20 minutes and see www.thespicetailor.com for more mouthwatering inspiration.

Visit our website to find a range of delicious recipes to cook with this kit, as well as recipes using the other products in our range.

Country of origin: India.

This pack contains approximately 4 portions.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened refrigerate and consume within 3 days. For best before date see base of pack. Cannot be Microwaved.

Preparation and Usage: 3 Simple steps - Heat spices, Add ingredients and paste, Add finishing touches and simmer. Bits to buy - 450-500g protein or veg of your choice (e.g. skinless, boneless chicken, firm white fish, seafood or vegetables), small can (227g) Italian-style tomatoes, 2 tbsp (30g) Tomato paste, 2 tbsp (30g) Double cream, 2 tbsp (25g) Unsalted butter, 3 tbsp (40g) Vegetable oil. Please ensure food is fully cooked and piping hot throughout before serving. Not suitable for microwave use.

Three simple steps Recipe: Cooking instructions: Cut the meat, fish/seafood or vegetables into generous pieces. 1. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan, add the spices and cook for 20 seconds (use chilli from spice pack for extra heat), then add the tomatoes, tomato paste, all the curry paste, 100ml water and bring to a simmer while stirring to disperse paste. 2. Add the protein or vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes - or, if using fish or seafood, 6-10 minutes - stirring gently. 3. As the finishing touch, add the cream, 2 tbsp oil and butter to simmer for 3 minutes, or until meat or other protein is cooked through. Serves 4 with naans, rice or parathas. Please ensure food is fully cooked and piping hot throughout before serving. As appliances may vary, these are guidelines only. If you don't like whole spices, grind these in a pestle and mortar and add them at step 2 (before simmering). Alternatively, if you left the spices whole, remove them with a spoon before serving.

Tailor to taste: Use these handy tips to customise your dish: Also great with paneer, mushrooms and lentils. For a smoky flavour, marinate skinned chicken breast or thighs in 2 tbsp of paste, then grill for 8 minutes until charred in places. Chop or shred and add as per step 2 and simmer with finishing touches as per step 3. Add some green chillies and green peppers for a karahi-style dish. Finish with a handful of freshly chopped coriander.

Package type: Sleeve. Recycling information: Pouch - Do Not Recycle; Sleeve - Recycle.

Full Product Name: An aromatic tomato curry paste with onion and whole spices in individual pouches. Safety Warning: Do not use if pouch is bloated or leaking. Usage: 4 Servings.

Ingredients: Onion (24%), Sunflower Oil, Garlic, Tomato Paste (11%), Ginger, Sugar, Iodised Salt (Salt, Potassium Iodate), Dried Whole Spices (Red Chilli, Black Cardamom, Fenugreek Leaves, Cassia, Green Cardamom, Cloves), Cashew Nuts, Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Ground Spices, Ground Green Cardamom, Ground Turmeric, Ground Black Cardamom, Ground Bay Leaf, Ground Black Pepper, Ground Fenugreek Seeds.

Allergen Information: May Contain Almonds, May Contain Brazil Nuts, May Contain Cashew Nuts, May Contain Celery, May Contain Cereals Containing Gluten, May Contain Hazelnuts, May Contain Macadamia Nut / Queensland Nut, May Contain Milk, May Contain Mustard, Contains Nuts, May Contain Peanuts, May Contain Pecan Nuts, May Contain Pistachio Nuts, May Contain Sesame, May Contain Soya, May Contain Walnuts. May also contain Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Milk, Mustard, other Nuts, Peanuts, Sesame and Soya.

Dietary Information: Suitable for Vegetarians.