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19 (Sat) September 2015

Chicken & Cauliflower Tikka with Couscous Tabouleh

3.25

by me

in my apartment

-Malate, Manila-

solo

In Indian cuisine, the term “tikka” applies broadly to anything marinated in spices and cooked.  Yogurt is often involved.  Most commonly meats, such as chicken, typically skewered and grilled (see for example 6.126 Tabouleh + Chicken Tikka).  But also braised vegetables (see for example 6.086 Eggplant Tikka).  Famously, controversially, chicken tikka masala has been referred to as “a true British national dish.”

Nice.  Seasoned with garam masala.  Marinated for several hours in tzatziki, leftover from yesterday (see previously 6.256 Burgers with Tzatziki…), which had a tenderizing and brining effect, the cubes of chicken breast turned out soft and juicy.  The cauliflower, though a bit mushy from being overcooked, made for an excellent pairing.  My first improvised Indian dish, it wasn’t beginner’s luck (see generally 6.057 Tortilla Improvisado).

Couscous tabouleh, also by me, always reliable (see generally 6.090 Couscous Tabouleh).