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Re: Chicken Tikka - better than the BIRs
« Reply #240 on: November 15, 2012, 01:54 PM »
Best advice I can give you all is to try my tikka marinade. Its made without the need for Pataks pastes, and in my opinion gives Blades recipe a "good run for the money".  8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

I'm suprised no one has tried it yet and given me some feedback. There's been a couple of members who have threatened to try it lol...... ::)

You can find it here

http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5829.0

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Re: Chicken Tikka - better than the BIRs
« Reply #241 on: November 16, 2012, 04:09 PM »
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« Last Edit: November 16, 2012, 04:24 PM by Naga »


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Re: Chicken Tikka - better than the BIRs
« Reply #242 on: November 16, 2012, 07:56 PM »
i made this during the summer for a party we held they thought i had bought it in from a take away nuf said.

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Re: Chicken Tikka - better than the BIRs
« Reply #243 on: November 17, 2012, 01:36 AM »
Absolutely delicious!

20 mins on a baking tray covered in marinade at 175F (Fan assisted)

Brushed each piece with oil then under highest grill for 2 mins each side.

1 portion used in later Jalfrezi and 2 remaining portions frozen.

BTW 600g raw weight doesn't seem to go that far!  Only got 3 x 150g portions from it.

But delighted with first attempt at Chicken Tikka; onwards and upwards!

Froze remaining marinade for next batch.  Doubt enough left to effectively marinate 600g of chicken so will have use less chicken or top the mix up.


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Re: Chicken Tikka - better than the BIRs
« Reply #244 on: December 18, 2012, 11:55 AM »
I've not posted much recently, but I've been working away to try and come up with something new. This recipe was inspired by a recipe that used tamarind. Honestly guys, you really should try this if you get a chance as it beautiful.


600g Chicken  - 4 or 5 breasts

I am going to have a go at this as interested to see what it ismlike without yogurt. I haven' read all 25 pages so apologies if This has been mentioned but 4 orm5 breasts to make 600g?  Sure these aren't quail?  ;). Joking aside, the fresh breast I get from Smithfield market are around 250g a piece ( and not pumped full of water in case anyone asks ) . I thought e weight may be written wrong at first but then noticed - cut each breast into 3 or 4 pieces.  I would get 7 or 8 normally for Tikka.

Anyway I suppose the mix to weight is the main issue so will let you know how it goes.   8)

Just noticed clowns last post. - going to adjust up to.  6 breasts = 1400 g.

Also , mint sauce?  Many say don't use this as jelly is better? Thoughts ?

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Re: Chicken Tikka - better than the BIRs
« Reply #245 on: December 18, 2012, 12:08 PM »
There's plenty of marinade for 7 or 8 chicken breasts, no problem. I normally put 1kg of chicken in and there's plenty of room for more.

Just as an aside, I now use mickdabass' chicken tikka recipe, and that marinade copes easily with 1kg too.

I use mint jelly myself, bit it's down to personal preference. The sauce can be a bit overpowering if you''re not careful, while the mint is much less so and so more can be added if necessary. It's a bit like the old adage about sugar and salt - you can put it in but you can't take it out again.

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Re: Chicken Tikka - better than the BIRs
« Reply #246 on: December 18, 2012, 12:10 PM »
There's plenty of marinade for 7 or 8 chicken breasts, no problem. I normally put 1kg of chicken in and there's plenty of room for more.

Just as an aside, I now use mickdabass' chicken tikka recipe, and that marinade copes easily with 1kg too.

I use mint jelly myself, bit it's down to personal preference. The sauce can be a bit overpowering if you''re not careful, while the mint is much less so and so more can be added if necessary. It's a bit like the old adage about sugar and salt - you can put it in but you can't take it out again.

Naga, you are saying that the base recipe quantities will do for 1kg easy?  Sounds good as i did think there was a lot of liquid there with the lemon juice and the water.


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Re: Chicken Tikka - better than the BIRs
« Reply #247 on: December 18, 2012, 12:39 PM »
Aye, mate, there's plenty of liquid in both recipes.

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Re: Chicken Tikka - better than the BIRs
« Reply #248 on: December 18, 2012, 01:22 PM »
Ok.  Read some of the last posts now too and started to salivate.  Defrosted 1kg and mixing the marinade as I type. Any saddos want to see some Tikka porn when done?  :D

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Re: Chicken Tikka - better than the BIRs
« Reply #249 on: December 18, 2012, 02:29 PM »
Its in the fridge. Overnight jobbie!!  ;)



 

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