Tikka Marinade Paste Recipe From Zouk

Have you ever fancied having a go at making your own tikka marinade paste? Well, now you can thanks to our easy-to-follow tikka marinade recipe created by Zouk’s expert chefs.

With summer fast approaching, it won’t be long before it is time to fire up the BBQ. What better way to impress your guests than with succulent tikka-marinated meats? If you're a fan of BBQs, then you know that the secret to making mouth-watering meats is in the marinade. Our tikka paste marinade recipe is perfect for marinating chicken, beef, lamb, and prawns, adding a delicious flavour to your BBQ dishes. So, get ready to impress your guests with Zouk’s authentic tikka marinade recipe.

Ingredients for making tikka marinade

To create the perfect tikka marinade, you'll need a blend of authentic spices, tangy lemon juice, and creamy natural yoghurt. These ingredients come together to create a bold and flavorful marinade that's perfect for elevating your BBQ dishes. All ingredients in this list are available from most popular supermarkets, meaning you won’t have to go searching for hours to find any of them.

• 2 tablespoons ginger/garlic paste
• 1 and ½ tablespoons of natural yoghurt
• 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon red chilli powder
• 1 and ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon fenugreek leaves (dried)
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons mustard oil
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Method for making tikka marinade paste

Now you have all your ingredients ready, follow these simple instructions to make the perfect tikka marinade paste. 

1. Crush the peppercorns and coriander seeds in a pestle and mortar or blend in a spice grinder.
2. Add crushed spices to a large mixing bowl and then combine with all the other ingredients.
3. Mix all ingredients thoroughly by hand or with a wooden spoon.

Our top tips for tikka marinade

Now you have your tikka marinade paste prepared, we have a couple of top tips to help you get the most from our recipe.

Marinate meats ahead of time

Marinating meats for a longer period of time allows the flavour of the tikka paste to infuse into the meat, creating a more flavorful dish. If you have time, you should aim to make the tikka marinade the day before your BBQ so you can marinate the meats you want to cook overnight. If you make the tikka paste on the day of your BBQ, aim to marinate your meats for a few hours at least before grilling.

Storing your tikka marinade paste

It's important to store your tikka marinade paste properly to ensure it stays fresh and doesn't spoil. This tikka paste will keep for a week in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Our favourite ways to use Zouk’s tikka marinade paste

Tikka marinade is very versatile and can be used on most meats for the perfect BBQ. That being said, here are our favourite three ways to use our tikka marinade recipe.

1. Lamb Chops - smear over lamb chops for delicious lamb tikka.
2. Chicken Breast or chicken drumsticks - prepare chicken in our marinade to make yummy chicken tikka.
3. Tikka skewer - Take the meat of your choice, skewer, BBQ and serve with salad and chutney.

Let us know what you think of our new recipe by tweeting us at @zoukteabar. If you like the sound of this recipe, find out more about our live BBQ catering service.