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Tikka paste in a small jar with a big green spoon.
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Homemade Tikka Paste

Make your own easy homemade tikka paste in minutes. This incredibly delicious Indian paste uses simple pantry ingredients. The tikka paste is low carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free and vegan friendly.
Use it in our Chicken Tikka Masala or even make our Easy Keto Butter Chicken even easier. Trust me on this, it makes an amazing sauce that you can serve with almost anything!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sauce/Marinade
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan
Recipe Category: Low Carb
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 74kcal
Author: Megan Ellam

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender

Ingredients

Instructions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

  • BLEND - Place all the ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and becomes a paste. You may need to scrape down the side of the bowl. Add an extra tablespoon of oil if the mixture is not smooth.

THERMAL METHOD

  • BLEND - Place all the ingredients into mixer; mix 6 seconds/speed 6. Scrape downsides and repeat until the mixture is smooth and becomes a paste. Add an extra tablespoon of oil if the mixture is not smooth.

Notes

Storing
Fridge – store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze – in silicone ice cube trays before placing them into an airtight bag for easy use. 
How to use Tikka Masala Paste
Looking to add some flavor to your grilled protein? Tikka curry paste is a great option! This versatile paste can be used as a marinade for your favorite meats or veggies before grilling or barbecuing. Try using your homemade tikka paste to make dishes like tikka masala chicken or veggie skewers.
You can substitute the tandoori paste with homemade paste in our Baked Tandoori Baked Chicken, or a substitute in Chicken Korma.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serve | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg | Magnesium: 7mg | Net Carbs: 1g