How to make tikka masala sauce - Gordon Ramsay

[kevinmorum]

zoom in any closer and we'll see individual molecules! :|

[sdewilde1]

Gordon's two favorite words are 1) 'fuck' and 2) 'absolutely'. Personally, I prefer it when he uses 'fuck' .

[DuchessJulia]

Yum! Thanks for posting :)

Ramsay Rules xox

[Turbulance16]

he said quick and easy..so canned it is

[sooperlakshmi]

my hubby made fish balls with tikka masala recipe yesterday and it was absolutely delicious... cooking definitely transcends all cultures... kudos

[Petipulpul]

he moves at the beginning of the video like he was in real need of taking a pee brake hahaha

[sooperlakshmi]

@Petipulpul I thought the same :)

[indian2k1]

u might be a great chef, but stay away from indian cooking. This recipe is absolute crap. its going to taste yuck if u add that much turmeric. know your spices before u cook with them...

[Rewis35]

@indian2k1 Did you listen carefuly ? He said "Here's MY version," so delete your comment, send him an apologize and then finish your life. Nice day to you.

[indian2k1]

@Rewis35 You can not boil potatoes and call them 'your version' of french fries can you?

[Rewis35]

@indian2k1 Well I think you can. I can do everything in "my version" and I don't have to cook something similar to the original. U can draw Starry Night and it will definitelly look a lot different than van Gogh's version.But it would be your's version, so what.

[Oafing]

@indian2k1 You do know tikka masala was invented in Glasgow? It may be inspired by indian cooking but is not indian cooking, and I'm sure you haven't cooked it either, so you have no idea how it tastes.

[indian2k1]

@Oafing Its a common misconception that CTM was invented in Glasgow. Yes, the crappy british verison may have been concieved in Glassgow, but the real CTM did originate in Punjab. The Glasgow verison may have heavily borrowed from the Indian version. Its just like saying that Pythagoras invented the Pythagoras theorem where as it was documented and in common use in India and China as early as 8th Century BC.

And yes, I have tried and love the Glasgow/ british verision of CTM too.

[BooxoBoo]

@indian2k1 No. Chicken Tikka Masala, the spice combination and tomatoes etc were all concocted to make Tikka Masala in... Glasgow. So, it was therefore created in... Glasgow.

[Kulseth1991]

I must admit, that looks like poo:S

[kallesbaksatt]

Looks like he has to pee in the beginning :)

[skittification]

Wish he'd go for a piss before filming!

[todayseducation1]

I want to try this at home but I don't have the complete ingredients and I don't know if its available here in the market. All in All I love it!

[HumaneAnon]

"easy"

I don't have half of the ingredients at home. lol

[JimmyChiffels]

Good quality can tomatoes are actually better than most fresh tomatoes..

[kawola17]

@JimmyChiffels Yep. Has to do with seasons. Plus you want tomatoes that are overly ripe.

[razerfish]

looks gross

[GrimeDaiIy]

tin tomatos>=? u fucking ametuer...

I'm actually offended..

[Hermandish]

@GrimeDaiIy

Theres absolutely no difference between tin tomatoes and fresh, when mixed, and cooked. Just because they're in a tin, doesn't mean they're artificial in any way...

[GrimeDaiIy]

@Hermandish what the fuck? are you being fucking serious? you're saying 'tin tomatos & regular fresh tomatos' are the same? you aint got a fucking pallate have you? don't even fucking bother replying... idiot.. fucking ametuer

[Hermandish]

@GrimeDaiIy

Twat.. I'm sayin' in a dish like this theres no remarkable difference, unless u buy ur tinned at a fuckin gipsy..

[GrimeDaiIy]

@Hermandish what the fuck are you on about you bastard? you're comparing tin tomatos to fresh grown ones? you prick.. shut the fuck up.. you don't know shit do you.. it's a big difference in appearance and taste.. what the fuck do you know? idiot... don't even fucking bother replying you prick..

[MrPlanx]

@GrimeDaiIy - Tomatoes are canned at their peak of freshness. Using unripe tomatoes, or artificially ripened tomatoes (ripened with ethylene gas) is what a "fucking amateur" does. I've worked in some of the finest restaurants in the world. QUALITY canned tomatoes are used year-round because they have superior flavor. Even when tomatoes are in season, restaurants won't switch because the taste of the dish would be affected, and consistency is vital.

[GrimeDaiIy]

@MrPlanx seriously shut thefuck up fake chefs... don't even compare tinned with no tin.. seriously.. fuck off.. there's no comparison.. one thing I hate is bullshit replys that make no sense to me.. fuck off you bastard.. you won;' hear from me again.. fool.. get a brain bitch

[MrPlanx]

@GrimeDaiIy - Do you even know who Marco is? Of course not. You know nothing. I can see that clearly from your YouTube page. Calling yourself "Satan", etc. Grow up.

[tynansylvester]

Nothing wrong with canned tomatoes if you're just going to fry and blend the hell out of them anyways. It's like cooking wine - doesn't have to be perfect.

And if you want to be anal, nothing is stopping you from buying and chopping them fresh. Don't worry, Gordon won't show up at your house to protest.

[OUWATZAHLE08]

mya who give rat ass where he learned he made it his own if it wasnt for your spices in india people would not even eat your food you indians take dog shit mix it up and say its food chef ramsey dont even need your recepe he have 22 resturaghns around the world

[MOZZWIGAN]

this is only a meal for one it looks, if i want a meal for 2 should i double up on everything????

[redrosecounty]

Lot of comments from people criticising every little thing, cooking is an art form, there are many ways to create a particular dish.

Tinned tomatoes are fine, as is using a blender (restaurants liquidise many sauces). On to the dish itself, we've made it three times thus far each time tweaking it to suit different palettes, in truth it didn't taste anything like the Tikka Masala we're used to, none the less it is an extremely tasty dish and has been added to our indian recipe list, many thanks.

[bedbugdude1]

I just tried this tonight. WOW! What I did was make some sliders, middle eastern sliders. I took pocket pitas, quartered them up, brushed them with garlic butter, added seared chicken medallions, and put the tikki masala sauce in the middle to scoop up. WAS AWESOME!

[kerochan3486]

isnt tikka masala meant to have the tikka powder in it?? thats how my dad taught me how to make it and his a chef! unless my dad is wrong ? =s

[deadworthy]

canned tomatoes are not bad if you get a good brand... especially if you cook and beat the shit out of it lol

[gigacooler]

i thought that chefs didn't like to use canned products...

[don417]

It's probably like gravy. Everyone has their own versions.

[u2hubbard]

He is known for cussing cooks out. I was scared to watch, lol.

[maya1787]

U must have learnt from Indian Chef or on by indian recipe videos

[Fantic1980]

I think the idea behind cooking is to make it how YOU think it should taste. First time I made this it was WAY too sweet, only added a teaspoon of sugar. I found using half a teaspoon of turmeric the second time around. I only used 1 and a half teaspoons of garam maslala too.

Also those who asked WHY use tinned tomatos. Well to be honest, the ones you get in supermarkets these days are a bit tasteless. Even the ones on the vine. The Napolina ones are REALLY good.

[ChiefArthas]

wich was the powders???

[abman1995]

@ChiefArthas 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp tumeric, 2 tsp garam masala, and then obviously 1 Tbsp sugar

[ChiefArthas]

@abman1995 thank you bud!

[CaptainSpork7]

Just made this recipe for three friends and they absolutely loved it! It is a very easy sauce to make actually.

[drakey27]

3/4 of a 'tea'spoon of sugar is enough.. one tablespoon?.. far too much!

[SP330Y]

Wheres the cream, almond powder, coconut powder, and lemon dressing?? This WILL NOT taste anything like you expect, as most people have tasted the BIR (British Indian Restaurant)/Takeaway version and become accustomed to that taste.

Ramsay cant always get it right, is it any wonder the indians keep the secrets to them selves...

[indras100]

@SP330Y the cream was substituted with yogurt (a healthier version), coconut powder isnt necessary here cuz the sauce is already rich. Lemon dressing is optional. He already said its HIS VERSION. I live in India and know enough there are different versions of tikka masalas even in India, all of them are delicious in their unique way.

[media1981]

damn he used a can of tomatoes... never seen him using something out of a can.

[brief555]

@media1981

dude, thats just to show us how to make it, ofcorse hes not going to make the whole thing by hand, because we cant

[hjpop]

@media1981 Think this is more for what people at home can do. He wouldn't use things out of a can for his restaurants but for the average home cooker, they would immediately reach for a can. He's showing them how to do it. Good catch!

[MrPlanx]

@hjpop - Not true. Tomatoes are only in season for a short time each year. Canned tomatoes are used in fine restaurants everywhere, including in the best restaurants in Italy.

[hjpop]

@MrPlanx Didn't mention anything about seasons or availability. I'm just saying that he usually says he would never use canned stuff in his restaurants (and makes fun of people who do) since he places a high premium on fresh ingredients. But if this is for the home cooker, then canned is preferable.

[MrPlanx]

@hjpop - Tell me, how many Michelin starred restaurants have you worked in? I cooked with Marco at one time. That's the guy who taught Gordon Ramsay how to cook. He uses canned tomatoes. Just not the cheap supermarket tins that you might be thinking of.

[hjpop]

@MrPlanx I defer to your internet boasting about working for a chef I could really care less about (and can't verify anyway) Gordon seems to make the distinction that a professional chef should always try to get the freshest ingredients to make the best food possible. For the home cooker, it may be difficult to do so (cost or time) so canned would be okay. I've tried this recipe, it really comes out great! Thanks for the posting!

[MrPlanx]

@hjpop - There are exceptions to every rule, and tomatoes are one of them. Tomatoes are only good when they are vine ripened. Unfortunately those are only available for a short time each year, and if you have ever tried QUALITY packaged tomatoes (especially the ones in the box from Italy that cost about $7 a package in the US), you would know how ridiculous your argument is. They taste better than any tomato you can buy in a store.

[hjpop]

@MrPlanx The only absurd thing about this conversation is that you seem to think I'm making an argument about fresh versus canned. Gordon loves to stress fresh ingredients (see Kitchen Nightmares, any episode) so he will use fresh ingredients and stresses the value. For the home cooker, he knows that they don't have the time or the money to always get fresh. So, canned is okay. (Really read the posts before you get all uppity...you just look stupid.)

[MrPlanx]

@hjpop - No, you still aren't getting what I'm saying somehow. Gordon Ramsay does use canned tomatoes in this sort of application. So does Mario Batali (a Food Network "Iron Chef" you may have heard of), who also worked with Marco Pierre White, as did I. The mantra of "fresh and local" does not apply to tomatoes in sauces. The code is not REALLY to use "fresh and local", but to use the BEST. In the case of tomatoes, that means canned from Italy. Clear now?

[hjpop]

@MrPlanx I'm understanding fine what you're saying, though you seem to miss the point. Gordon's use of canned tomato in this recipe, FOR THE HOME COOKER, is fine because most people who cook at home do not have the luxury to make the equivalent on their own. This was in response to someone making the joke that he's using stuff from a can. Not quite sure why you still miss reading everything. Context is key here, please do not forget that.

[rebarproductions]

@media1981 nothing wrong with canned tomatoes

[CWR032]

@media1981 I don't blame him. If you want tomatoes without seeds or peel in your dish there's a lot of time and waste. It's also cheaper because the cannery recovers what you would throw away and uses it for other things.

[AntiIgnorantDimwit]

@media1981 For the masses. For the masses.

[10cookman]

@media1981 he likes can tomatoes....

[cjason123]

Did he use a fucking blender?? lol

[Sterlingzap]

I was really worried at the look of the dish at first, but the yogurt really brought it together.