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Tikka Sauce

The one most people order without even knowing its name — a butter-and-tomato base simmered low and slow until it turns silky, then rounded out with a touch of cream. Rich, gently tangy, and always the crowd favorite.

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Tikka Sauce

8 oz

Serves

4

Total time

35 minutes

Stir often

Tomato catches on the bottom of the pan.

Curried Away Simmer Sauces

chicken or paneer

From your kitchen

1 tbsp butter or ghee

½ cup water

½–1 cup heavy cream, optional

Salt to taste

Fresh cilantro

Choose your main

Chicken thighs, 1–2 lbs

Brown it first, then simmer 15–20 minutes until it reads 165°F.

Paneer, 1 lb

Cut into cubes.

Method

  1. 1 · Melt the butter or ghee and brown your main, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 · Add the sauce, water and salt. Simmer 15–20 minutes.
  3. 3 · Stir in the cream and cook 5 minutes more.
  4. 4 · Cilantro on top. Serve with naan or rice.