Creamy and rich with just a hint of spice, Chef Akhtar's take on a traditional tikka masala sauce is as delicious as it is versatile. While chicken is most common and traditional pairing for masala curry, Chef's favorite way is cooked with fresh paneer, a mild Indian farmer's cheese, and peas. However you choose to cook with this tikka masala sauce, make sure you have some naan or steamed rice to soak up every last bit of flavor!
Chef Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York. He is also a founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group that offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab's innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar, and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab's debut cookbook, Good For You: Bold Flavors with Benefits, was published in August 2020.
