Tikka Paste

Transform your cooking with this vibrant, homemade tikka paste—a fragrant blend of aromatic spices, tangy tomato paste, and creamy yogurt that serves as the perfect base for your favorite Indian-inspired dishes. Bursting with the earthy flavors of cumin, coriander, and turmeric, balanced by the heat of chili powder and paprika, this versatile paste comes together in just 15 minutes. Fresh ginger, garlic, and a splash of lemon juice enhance its zesty kick, while a touch of chopped cilantro brings a herbaceous finish. Ideal for marinading meats, seasoning vegetables, or enriching curries, this tikka paste is as easy to make as it is delicious. Make it ahead and store it in the fridge or freezer to elevate your meals anytime! Keywords: tikka paste recipe, homemade spice blend, Indian curry base, flavorful marinade, easy paste recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 5 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 inch, grated Fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons Ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Peel the garlic cloves and grate the fresh ginger.

Step 2

In a small pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and add the ground coriander, ground cumin, ground turmeric, paprika, garam masala, and chili powder. Stir constantly for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor.

Step 6

Add the tomato paste, lemon juice, plain yogurt, salt, fresh cilantro, and water to the blender.

Step 7

Blend until a smooth, thick paste forms. If the paste is too thick, add a little more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Step 8

Taste the tikka paste and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed.

Step 9

Allow the paste to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight jar or container.

Step 10

Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for future use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	227.7 grams (227.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	391

Total Fat 29.80g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.50g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.80g
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 2478mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 32.30g	12%
Dietary Fiber 8.90g	32%
Total Sugars 9.70g
Protein 7.60g	15%

Vitamin D 14IU	72%
Calcium 206mg	16%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 1054mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.7%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 30.2%