276802 Tue Mar 01 16:37:38 -0800 2005 5 31 Home Cooking 0 1461295 I'm expected to make this for some people on Sat, but I have yet to find a recipe that approximates the quality of what you get at a good Indian restaurant. I've tinkered with a bunch of variations on tomatoes, thinking this is the key (various combinations of whole/diced, pureed and paste). I've probably attempted this more than any other dish I've ever cooked! Most have been fine, but I haven't found the 'best'. Does anyone have a recipe they *absolutely* swear by? I'm only interested in a recipe for the sauce-- the marinated chicken always comes out fine. Tue Mar 01 16:37:38 -0800 2005 0 Spade 1 1461337 I have a great recipe for the marinade, but it sounds like you are only interested in the sauce? Tue Mar 01 23:36:31 -0800 2005 1461295 0 KSS 2 1461390 Will you please post your recipe? I have been in search of a good chicken tikka masala recipe. Thanks! Wed Mar 02 11:50:21 -0800 2005 1461337 0 Arlene 1 1461352 My mom used to do catering (Indian food) and the secret to a good chicken tikka masala is tomato paste and heavy cream. Fresh tomatoes can be added, but the intensity of the paste is where the flavor comes from. Wed Mar 02 03:13:03 -0800 2005 1461295 0 boogiebaby 1 1461369 Would you mind posting your marinade recipe? I have never made chicken tikka masala, but it is one of my favorites and I'd love to try it! Mel Wed Mar 02 10:15:13 -0800 2005 1461295 0 Jellybelly 1 1461396 Here is a recipe that Simon posted awhile back that's on my list to make. Link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/275505#1451426 Wed Mar 02 12:13:59 -0800 2005 1461295 0 GretchenS