June 2016 - TikkaTom's Chicken Tawa

Post by **TikkaTom** » Tue Apr 12, 2016 9:06 pm

(This recipe can be found in the recipe section here - Admin)

This is the closest I have been able to get to recreating this unique dish from my local. A fragrant, rich, tangy tomatoey curry that needs to be served sizzling!

Post by **Greybeard** » Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:08 pm

That looks super, TT, was the tawa heated in the oven or on the ring? Love the idea of keeping the toms separate so they add more texture.

Post by **rshome123** » Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:22 pm

Yum Yum. Tell me TT... where did you get that sizzle pan ?

Post by **TikkaTom** » Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:26 pm

Thanks GB. The tawa is heated on the hob. At my TA they cook the whole thing in the tawa and it gives an immense taste, but my tawa is too small and flat. The tinned plum tomatoes also give a unique taste compared to puree.

RS it's actually a Nandos pan! Got it as an Xmas present with a few bottles of hot sauce! It's cast iron and works great for tandoori sizzlers.

Post by **seafret** » Wed Apr 13, 2016 8:04 pm

Oh wow! I am picturing this being brought to me in the restaurant in my head, other diners' heads turning, as it trails its wonderful aroma. Excellent TT.

Post by **Cory Ander** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 1:02 am

I think they should rather stick to using the tawa, as the receptacle, seafret! :lol:

Post by **seafret** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 7:19 am

Some of my best curries are served in my head.

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Post by **Mr.Everready** » Wed Jun 01, 2016 8:26 am

Good morning everyone

This is my selection for June. TikkaTom's Chicken Tawa

I shall be trying it myself for the first time over the next few days. I must say, it does look lovely

Post by **lagerlad** » Wed Jun 01, 2016 9:15 am

Hi TT is the spice mix(basaar) is that pakistani basaar masala straight from the packet or something you make up yourself cheers lagerlad

Post by **TikkaTom** » Wed Jun 01, 2016 9:22 am

I use "King of Spice" brand Kashmiri Basaar, although I'm sure any decent spice mix could work.

Post by **TikkaTom** » Wed Jun 01, 2016 12:01 pm

Good choice Mr E!

Post by **Alchemist** » Wed Jun 01, 2016 5:10 pm

Thanks for choosing and posting this month's recipe, Mr E, looking forward to trying this one out as it looks unusual (hopefully in a good way!)

Post by **lagerlad** » Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:14 am

cheers TT gonna do this one tonight first time i have ever seen whole plum tomatoes in a curry will give it a go tho,thanks for the recipe lagerlad

Post by **Mr.Everready** » Fri Jun 03, 2016 9:52 am

I made this last night, and very nice it was too

For me, it was a bit too tomatoey ( is that a word ? ) so next time I'll maybe go half of the tomato sauce and also throw in another couple of chillies.

As it was, it's still an 8/10 for me, the wife was at least 9/10.

I must also say, that the portions were very large, so I've the best part of a TA foil dish for tonight.

Post by **Cory Ander** » Fri Jun 03, 2016 9:56 am

Nooooo.....where's your photos!

Post by **Mr.Everready** » Fri Jun 03, 2016 10:01 am

I left the kitchen to go get my phone, by the time I'd come back the dish was half empty !

Post by **Cory Ander** » Fri Jun 03, 2016 10:04 am

Well, why not photo that carton of left-overs that you mentioned? Don't be shy....

Post by **Mr.Everready** » Fri Jun 03, 2016 10:54 am

I will, and it wasn't left overs, it was extra portions

Post by **Alchemist** » Fri Jun 03, 2016 3:25 pm

I suppose it is described as tomatoey (yes, it is a word!) in the recipe intro, so you get what you see on the tin. Looking forward to seeing photos of the additional portion you had left over Mr. E.

Post by **Mr.Everready** » Fri Jun 03, 2016 4:25 pm

It does indeed Alchy. The tomato flavour I suppose could also depend on the tinned brand used, I had Cirio Plum. A different brand may well give a completely different flavour.

It's the first time I've used as much base gravy too, that was certainly more to my liking. I like somewhere to dip my naan

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