Pataks Tikka Masala Spice Paste – 283g

Patak’s Tikka Masala Spice Paste – 283g is a concentrated curry base built around a carefully balanced blend of spices including paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, ginger, garlic, and tamarind, combined with rapeseed oil and a smooth tomato-acid base. The paste has a thick, silky texture that is designed to be fried at the start of cooking, where it releases a fragrant, warm spice aroma that forms the foundation of a classic tikka masala sauce. As it cooks, the spices mellow and bloom, creating a rounded flavour profile with gentle warmth, subtle sweetness, and a lightly tangy finish rather than intense heat.

When simmered with cream or coconut milk, the paste develops a rich, velvety sauce that clings to ingredients and carries spice evenly through the dish. The balance of paprika and coriander provides a smooth aromatic base, while cumin and fenugreek add depth and structure, making it ideal for creating consistent, restaurant-style results without needing to measure individual spices.

Patak’s Tikka Masala Spice Paste – 283g fits naturally into everyday cooking. It works especially well in chicken tikka masala where tender chicken absorbs the creamy, spiced sauce, in lamb tikka masala where slow cooking builds deeper richness, or in vegetable tikka masala with paneer, peppers, and peas for a hearty, mildly spiced curry. It also performs well as a marinade base when mixed with yoghurt for oven-baked or grilled dishes, where the paste caramelises slightly and adds a warm, smoky finish.

Key Features:

• Paste Type: Tikka masala curry base
• Flavour Profile: Creamy, aromatic, mildly spiced
• Heat Level: Mild, balanced warmth
• Best Uses: Chicken, lamb, vegetable curries
• Texture: Thick, smooth cooking paste