RecipesMD
Plays on YouTube · loads when you press play

← Recipes from creators

South Asian · Joshua Weissman

Chicken tikka masala

From the video “Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala That Anyone Can Make” by Joshua Weissman. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Joshua Weissman. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Medium
Total time
~340 min
est.
Serves
~5
est.
Cost
~$7.49*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$10.51* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
23

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$22.47*for the batch in the video
~$7.49*per serving

You save about ~$10.51* per serving (58% less*) than ordering it out — ~$31.53* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario curry with rice, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

10 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 5 predicted from typical costs · not priced: coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, canned whole peeled tomatoes

* Estimate, not a quote: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario curry with rice at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

  • stated
  • stated
  • stated
  • stated
  • stated
  • stated
  • stated
  • stated
  • stated
  • stated
  • stated
  • stated
  • estimated
  • shown
  • stated
  • shown
  • stated
  • stated
  • stated
  • stated
  • stated
  • stated
  • shown

stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess (1 here)

Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving671 kcal · 34% of 2,000
Fat46 g59%
Saturated fat23 g114%
Sodium1,459 mg63%
Carbohydrate25 g9%
Fiber5.3 g19%
Total sugars13 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein43 g86%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+11 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−19 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 16 of 20 ingredient lines (99% of the measured weight), divided into 5 servings (estimated: 907 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 6 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: basmati rice, cardamom pods, cooking oil, salt, fresh cilantro. Not matched to nutrient data: coriander seeds. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • high-speed blender
  • fine mesh sieve
  • electric pressure cooker
  • large sauté pan
  • tongs
  • wooden spoon

What the video didn’t say

  • exact serving count
  • total preparation and cooking time
  • exact amount of basmati rice used
Cook it this week →Watch on YouTube ↗Markdown

Read from the public video by gemini-3.7-flash on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Joshua Weissman’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

More from Joshua Weissman

Also from this channel

All from Joshua Weissman →

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Chicken tikka masala

What makes Joshua Weissman's Chicken tikka masala recipe and technique special?

Joshua Weissman's take on Chicken tikka masala focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing South Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Chicken tikka masala at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Chicken tikka masala recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Chicken tikka masala ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Chicken tikka masala can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Joshua Weissman's Chicken tikka masala?

This recipe utilizes approximately 23 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Chicken tikka masala?

The official cooking video by Joshua Weissman is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.