Burrata tikka masala Fondue

Burrata Tikka masala Fondue is a delicious fusion of flavors giving you a creamy texture and a spicy kick. The earthy flavors of tikka masala with a cheesy burrata cut into it with all the melted goodness. It is amazing with all kinds of sides like roasted vegetables and all the kinds of breads you want! My favorite vegetables are roasted potatoes and paneer. My favorite breads and sides are chilli naan, malaysian paratha, papad and mini samosas! It is such a fun interactive dish to serve and enjoy with friends and family. It is even perfect for Valentines day! It’s really so much fun picking up all the melted cheese strands soaked in tikka masala.

Happy Cooking!

Servings: Good for 3-4 people

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 30-40 mins

Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients: 

For the tikka masala gravy:

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 2/3 cup chopped onions

• 6-7 tbsp cashews

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste

• 1.5 tsp Turmeric powder

• 2 tsp red chilli powder

• 3/4 tsp cumin powder

• 1/4 tsp garam masala

• A pinch of cinnamon powder

• 1/2 cup yogurt

• 3/4th-1 cup 2% milk

• 1/4 cup tbsp heavy cream

• Salt to taste
  
  

Sides:

• 1 medium sized Burrata

Roasted potatoes:

• Potatoes 2 half boiled

• 1tsp red chilli powder

• 1 tsp chilli flakes

• 1/4 tsp cumin powder

• 1/4 tsp chaat masala

• Salt to taste

• A pinch of amchur powder

Roasted Paneer:

• Paneer 100g

• 1/2 tsp haldi

• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder

• 1/4 tsp cumin powder

• Salt to taste

Other sides:

Choose a variety from mini samosas, naans, parathas, malaysian parathas, papads, kulchas or even regular bread.

Directions: 

1. Tikka masala: In a pan, add 1-2 tbsp oil.

2. Add chopped onion and cumin seeds. Let it cook for 3-4 mins till the onions are translucent.

3. Add ginger garlic paste and cook it for 2-4 mins till fragrant.

4. Add the dry spices and mix it in.

5. Add the tomato paste and cook it well so that there is no raw taste, about 3-5 mins.

6. Add cashews and mix it in.

7. Add the yogurt and milk and cook till it slightly thickens.

8. Let it cool and grind into a fine paste.

9. Add salt as per taste and heavy cream. Your tikka masala is ready. It should be a nice flowly texture.

10. Sides- prepare toppings right before serving

    • Potatoes- Toss half boiled potatoes in spices. Roast them in an oven or air fryer. Preheat either to 380 F and roast in air fryer for 8-10 mins and oven for 10-14 mins.

    • Paneer- Toss cubed paneer in spices. Roast them in an oven or air fryer. Preheat either to 380 F and roast in air fryer for 6-8 mins and oven for 8-10 mins.

    • Others- Cook breads or other sides like frozen samosas of your choice as you like

11. Assembling: Pour very hot tikka masala sauce in a fondue pot. Keep all sides around. Top it with a burrata. Cut the burrata open and mix in. The tikka masala should be hot so that it burrata starts melting and it gets cheesy. Enjoy!

Notes/Tips:

• Make sure the tikka masala is not too thick.

• You can skip the burrata if you want but i highly recommend it!

• You can use mozzarella if you do not have burrata.

• You can even serve it with roasted cauliflowers, mushrooms or any veggies of your choice!

• I air fried frozen samosas to serve as a side.

• If the burrata isn’t melting very well, warm it in the microwave with the tikka masala sauce for 20 seconds and then mix it in.