Why is Tikka Masala Red?
Tikka Masala gets its red color from a mix of ingredients like tomatoes, red chili powder, and sometimes food coloring. It's as much about the flavor as it is the eye-catching look!
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It's the tomatoes and red chili powder, mainly. Sometimes, a drop of food dye sneaks in too.
The redness in Tikka Masala mainly comes from tomatoes and spices like paprika and cayenne pepper. Some chefs might also add a bit of food coloring for that extra pop.
Trust me, it's the tomatoes and spices! Made it myself last weekend and nailed that red hue.
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