Scorpion Tikka Masala

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      1 hr 15

Appears in
Sanjana Feasts: Modern vegetarian and vegan Indian recipes to feed your soul

By Sanjana Modha

Published 2024

  • About

This recipe gets its name from the supremely spicy Trinidad Scorpion chilli pepper that amps up the tikka masala sauce. It ranks among the hottest chillies in the world. But fear not, the base of this curry is fruity and creamy, providing the perfect balance of spice to blanket grilled tandoori okra, paneer, onions and bell peppers. If you can’t find dried Scorpion chilli peppers, use fresh Scotch bonnet instead or, in a pinch, a dash of the hottest chilli sauce you can get your hands on. T