You might also like these recipes for tofu tikka masala and chickpea tikka masala. I love it when I have a jar of this easy tikka masala sauce in my fridge for rushed weeknights, along with other favorite curry sauces, like tomato onion masala sauce and Indian curry paste. Set aside a few minutes to make one or all of them over the weekend, refrigerate or freeze them for longer storage, and you will never have to break a sweat to serve your family delicious and nutritious dinners. The tikka masala sauce is full of flavor: it’s deliciously complex but mildly spicy and so smooth and creamy. You can use it to make amazing dishes like tofu tikka masala, or add to it your favorite beans, veggies or seitan.
Why you will love this recipe
Creamy and delicious. The smooth, velvety orange sauce is full of vibrant flavors, from spicy and salty to sweet and tangy, with just a hint of bitterness from fenugreek leaves rounding out the taste. Meal-prep friendly. You can make this sauce days or even weeks in advance and store it. When you want to make a tikka masala, all you have to do is pull it out of the fridge or freezer, warm it with your vegetable or protein of choice, and dinner is served! Nutritious. The sauce is loaded with healthy ingredients, including tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, cumin and dried fenugreek leaves. You can add any veggie or protein of your choice to make it even more nourishing. Beginner-friendly. Indian origin dishes can be intimidating for a new cook, but this tikka masala sauce is so easy to make, you will amaze yourself! Allergy-friendly. The sauce is soy-free and gluten-free. You can substitute pumpkin seeds or melon seeds for the cashews.
How to make tikka masala sauce
How to use tikka masala sauce
Warm up half the sauce with any beans of your choice. Just heat the masala sauce with chickpeas to make an awesome chickpea tikka masala. Use it with lentils, like whole brown lentils. Add tofu, baked or air-fried, to the sauce and warm through.
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