{"product_id":"mekhala-tikka-masala-100g","title":"Mekhala Tikka Masala 100g","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTikka 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRated mild on Mekhala’s heat scale - one step up from the heat-free butter masala but still accessible for most palates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy people love it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomato-forward with bright spices - more acidic and aromatic than butter masala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild heat - one step above the heat-free butter masala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDairy free - no cream in the paste itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fish sauce, no MSG, no artificial additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan, gluten free, dairy free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g, 8-10 serves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurry:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarinade:\u003c\/strong\u003e coat chicken, cauliflower, paneer, or chickpeas and leave 30 minutes before grilling or baking before adding to sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGoes particularly well with: chicken, cauliflower, chickpeas, paneer, lamb, and sweet potato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTomatoes*, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo fish sauce. No dairy. No MSG. No artificial additives.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan. Gluten free. Dairy free. USDA Certified Organic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Product of Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Valley Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67864711495968,"sku":"P09977","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7486\/4052\/files\/Mekhala-Indian-Range-Organic-Tikka-Masala-Paste-Jar-US-1000x1000-1.webp?v=1792373548","url":"https:\/\/santosorganics.com.au\/products\/mekhala-tikka-masala-100g","provider":"Santos Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}