What Makes Tikka Masala Red?
Tikka Masala gets its red color mainly from tomatoes in the sauce and sometimes a bit of red food coloring. It's like a spicy, delicious magic trick!
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Tomatoes, paprika, and sometimes a cheeky bit of food coloring. Voila, you got red Tikka Masala!
It's all about the tomatoes and the addition of spices like paprika or cayenne pepper. Some restaurants might sneak in a little food coloring for that extra oomph.
As someone who's made Tikka Masala countless times, I can tell you it's the tomatoes and the combo of spices like paprika and sometimes a touch of red food dye that give it that signature red color.
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