Where Does Tikka Masala Originate?
Tikka Masala is from the UK, not India. Surprised? Me too.
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Some say the dish was created when a British customer asked for gravy on their chicken tikka, leading a chef to whip up the creamy tomato sauce. So, thanks, picky eater!
Look, it's a fusion creation. British by birth, Indian by inspiration. Just enjoy the deliciousness!
It's debated, but most agree that Tikka Masala became popular in the UK during the 1970s. Doesn't exactly scream 'ancient tradition,' huh?
Chicken Tikka Masala is a British invention with Indian roots. It supposedly originated in Glasgow, Scotland when a chef added tomato soup to a dry chicken tikka.
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