Mekhala Tikka Masala 100g
A bright, fragrant Indian tikka masala paste built on organic tomatoes, ginger, garlic, turmeric, and a blend of red and green chillies. Mild heat, dairy free, no cream required. Stone-ground and concentrated for 8-10 serves per 100g jar.
Tikka masala typically relies on cream or yoghurt for richness - Mekhala’s paste delivers the concentrated spice and tomato base without any dairy, leaving the richness up to your own cooking liquid (coconut milk, coconut cream, or stock). The tomato-forward base with coriander, lime juice, and jasmine rice vinegar gives a brighter, more acidic character than butter masala, with mild chilli heat.
Rated mild on Mekhala’s heat scale - one step up from the heat-free butter masala but still accessible for most palates.
Why people love it
- Tomato-forward with bright spices - more acidic and aromatic than butter masala
- Mild heat - one step above the heat-free butter masala
- Dairy free - no cream in the paste itself
- No fish sauce, no MSG, no artificial additives
- USDA Certified Organic
- Vegan, gluten free, dairy free
- Made in Thailand
- 100g, 8-10 serves
How to use it
Curry: heat 1-2 tablespoons paste, add coconut milk or cream and your choice of protein or vegetables. Simmer until cooked through. Finish with fresh coriander.
Marinade: coat chicken, cauliflower, paneer, or chickpeas and leave 30 minutes before grilling or baking before adding to sauce.
Goes particularly well with: chicken, cauliflower, chickpeas, paneer, lamb, and sweet potato.
Ingredients
Tomatoes*, Shallots*, Spices (Including Turmeric)*, Lime Juice*, Sunflower Oil*, Red Chilli*, Green Chilli*, Garlic*, Ginger*, Jasmine Rice Vinegar* (Brown Rice*, Water), Himalayan Pink Salt, Cilantro*. *Organic ingredients.
No fish sauce. No dairy. No MSG. No artificial additives.
Vegan. Gluten free. Dairy free. USDA Certified Organic.
Country of origin: Product of Thailand.
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