Chicken tikka masala starts where our tandoor leaves off. Pieces of marinated chicken are grilled first, so they arrive in the pan already smoky, then folded into a masala that has been cooked down long enough for the onion to sweeten and the tomato to lose its raw edge.
The spicing is where this dish separates itself: cumin, coriander and Kashmiri chilli are used with a heavier hand than in butter chicken, and cream is added at the end to bind rather than to soften. Regina guests who find butter chicken too mild almost always move to this one next.
Why It Tastes Different From Butter Chicken
Both curries share the tandoor and the tomato base, but the masala is built on browned onion and ground spice instead of butter, so it is thicker, darker and noticeably warmer on the palate. Order the two side by side for a table and the contrast is obvious in the first spoonful.
Perfect Pairings & Serving Notes
Pairs perfectly with:
- Garlic naan for scooping the thick masala
- Basmati or jeera rice
- Raita or a light salad to cool the heat
- A vegetarian curry to balance a shared table
Good to know before you order:
- Contains dairy from the yogurt marinade and cream
- Medium heat as standard; mild or hot on request
- Made with boneless chicken
- Pairs well with a bread and a rice for two guests
Ordering Chicken Tikka Masala in Regina
Order Chicken Tikka Masala online for takeout or delivery, or call us on (306) 559-1112 to plan a larger order. We deliver across University Park, Normanview and South Albert, and cater for office lunches, family gatherings and celebrations anywhere in Regina. Building a bigger table? Add Chicken Curry, Butter Chicken, or browse the full Dawat India menu.
