Donna Air

Sunday night is curry night. I always order a spinach paneer and a chicken tikka. There's usually something good on TV like 'Mr Selfridge' or 'Downton Abbey,' so I'll watch them before I have to think about blowdrying my hair and all the other boring stuff us girls have to do!

British Actress

James Haskell

My first memory is being taken for Indian food at the Cookham Tandoori on the High Street - I remember the poppadoms, the onions, the chicken tikka.

English Athlete

Maneet Chauhan

My husband and I grew up in India, so saag and tikka sauces are very nostalgic for us.

Indian Chef

Vicky Kaushal

Indian Actor

Tikka signifies a traditional and widely enjoyed dish in Indian cuisine, especially at celebrations.

Cultural Dish

Understanding tikka involves recognizing the rich blend of spices typically used in its marinade.

Spices Involved

Tikka varies by region and chef, with unique twists on the base recipe.

Diverse Variations

Cooking tikka in a tandoor gives it a distinct, smoky flavor that's hard to replicate in other ovens.

Tandoor Cooking

The high heat of a tandoor helps char the edges of tikka, adding texture and flavor.

Signature Char

The skewers used in making tikka allow heat to circulate, cooking each piece evenly.

Skewer Essentials

 Nameste. I'm from India, and India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. It has contributed to the world concepts such as yoga, ayurveda, spicy chicken tikka,