599818 Fri Feb 27 15:10:31 -0800 2009 7 31 Home Cooking 0 4458925 I'm looking for the "best" version of tikka masala. I've tried quite a few, but none have been as good as my favorite. When I lived in Spain, of all places, the Indian restaurant there had a wonderful version that was topped with big flakes of fresh coconut, so I'm guessing that they put coconut milk into theirs. Not sure if that is authentic or not. Any good recipes to share? Thank you. Fri Feb 27 15:10:31 -0800 2009 20603 akp 1 4458990 ATK has a delicious recipe for tikka massala. The boneless breasts are marinated in yogurt w/ garlic, ginger etc., then broiled, cut up and added at the end to the sauce. They said to toss the marinade mix, but I just threw it into the sauce and let it boil for a bit. An excellent, if time consuming dish. adam Fri Feb 27 15:30:42 -0800 2009 4458925 154787 adamshoe 2 4459027 what he said Fri Feb 27 15:42:04 -0800 2009 4458990 80667 janetms383 2 4459460 What is ATK? Sorry I am not up with the lingo. Fri Feb 27 18:44:31 -0800 2009 4458990 10854 SIMIHOUND 3 4459480 america's test kitchen Fri Feb 27 18:53:09 -0800 2009 4459460 105717 alkapal 1 4459034 coconut is not authentic, but i love coconut. here's a thread to peruse, with plenty of ideas to pursue: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/426644 (say that fast 3X ;-). Fri Feb 27 15:44:08 -0800 2009 4458925 105717 alkapal 2 4459047 Oh, this thread is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks! I think I have that issue of Cook's Illustrated too... Fri Feb 27 15:48:55 -0800 2009 4459034 20603 akp 1 4459155 Here's my favorite tikka masala recipe: http://www.whats4eats.com/poultry/murgh-tikka-masala-recipe I agree with alkapal that coconut milk isn't authentic. The version you had may have been just garnished with coconut flakes without incorporating coconut milk into the sauce. Fri Feb 27 16:36:40 -0800 2009 4458925 161447 esstrink