Description
Explore the traditional Indian flavours of our Tikka Masala. Eat Curious Dehydrated Pieces are simmer in a luscious tomato-based sauce, served with fluffy basmati rice and garnished with fresh coriander.
THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN CREATED BY EAT CURIOUS CULINARY DIRECTOR RHYS
Rhys Richardson develops healthier, more sustainable recipes designed for real kitchens. With a background in contract catering and multi-site operations, he understands the balance between nutrition, cost, consistency, and scale. His approach blends practical foodservice thinking with bold flavours and strong presentation, creating dishes that are nutritious, simple to execute, and visually appealing. By combining culinary creativity with operational insight, Rhys demonstrates how Eat Curious ingredients can be used to deliver satisfying meals that support healthier, more sustainable menus.
Ingredients
300g (10.06 oz) Eat Curious Dehydrated Pieces
900ml (30.4 fl oz) water
300g (10.6 oz) onions, diced
300g (10.6 oz) peppers, diced
25g (0.9 oz) garlic, minced
40g (1.4 oz) ginger, minced
300ml (10.1 fl oz) chopped tomatoes
200ml (6.8 fl oz) coconut milk
40g (1.4 oz) tomato purée
20g (0.7 oz / 4 tbsp) garam masala
10g (0.34 oz / 1.5 tbsp) ground cumin
10g (0.34 oz / 1.5 tbsp) ground coriander
6g (0.21 oz / 2tsp) turmeric powder
6g (0.21 oz / 2tsp) chilli powder
20ml (0.7 fl oz) vegetable oil
salt to taste
fresh coriander for garnish
1kg (35.3 oz) basmati rice
10 naan breads
500g (17.6 oz) plant-based yoghurt
2 cucumbers, diced
1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
- Rehydrate Eat Curious Dehydrated Pieces: Soak 300g of dehydrated pieces in 900ml of water. Drain excess water.
- Cook Tikka Masala: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in tomato purée, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chilli powder. Cook for 5 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, coconut milk. Simmer for 2o minutes. Add the rehydrated pieces, stir well, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Garnish with fresh coriander.
- Cook rice: Rinse 1kg basmati rice and cook according to package instructions.
- Prepare naan breads: Warm naan breads in the oven or on a stovetop.
- Make raita: Mix 500g yoghurt with diced cucumbers and chopped mint. Season with salt.
Notes
Impact Per Serving: 0.35kg CO2 & 369l water
To prepare recipe using our frozen range: Defrost 1kg Eat Curious Original Pieces (can use Hot & Spicy or Tandoori Fire to create a spicier recipe). Once defrosted, add to the recipe at the same stage you would the dehydrated products. Continue recipe as per other instructions. For alternative methods, please refer to the cooking instructions found on the product page by clicking here.
- Category: Dehydrated Pieces
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Calories: 83
- Sugar: 2.6g
- Sodium: 0.19g salt
- Fat: 3.1g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Carbohydrates: 5.1g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7.1g
