Certainly not for the feint hearted! Made from the bhut jolokia, or ghost pepper. It was at one stage recognised as the world’s hottest pepper and was believed to have aquired the name ” Ghost ” because of the somewhat milky colour the just-ripe pepper assumes, which differentiates it from other peppers. This seasoning will add fret any dish, spice rub, sauce or marinade. Use with care.
An all time favourite spice blend with punchy heat – to generously sprinkle over oiled pieces of chicken, beef, lamb or seafood prior to, and during cooking. Alternatively, knead into bread dough before baking, shake onto roasted potato wedges or stir through some cream cheese for the ultimate chip or bread dipper.
Known as an “Anglo-Indian evolution”, tikka masala was developed by the British, based on a typical Indian cuisine flavour profile. This curry is normally made with roasted pieces of chicken, slow cooked in a creamy yogurt and spice mix.