The Chicken Tikka Masala is easily one of my favorite Indian dishes. It is a succulent red creamy chicken with the perfect blend of spices and flavors. It can be found in many Indian restaurants throughout the world and is a particularly popular dish at Indian weddings.
The Chicken Tikka masala is a colorful dish made with chicken chunks marinated in spices and yogurt. The chicken is baked in a tandoor oven and mixed with a spicy masala sauce. There are over 50 versions of this dish and chicken is the only common ingredient. The sauce is typically made with tomato puree, coriander, cream of coconut and various spices. The dish can be enjoyed with the Indian flatbread known as “naan” or served with rice.
Though the origin of the dish is unknown, explanations claim that it originated from an Indian restaurant in the United Kingdom. Another claims that is may have come into existence by accidental improvisations in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh during the last 50 years. It has become particularly popular in the United Kingdom. In 2001, the British foreign secretary declared that, ” Chicken Tikka Masala is now a true national British dish, the masala sauce was added to satisfy the desires of British people.”
Regardless of its mysterious origins, the Chicken Tikka Masala is safe to try for anyone who has never tried Indian dishes before. It is a delicious and savory dish to enjoy.