Tikka Masala is one of the most ordered dishes in Indian restaurants worldwide — a deeply satisfying curry defined by its rich, orange-red tomato base, warm spices, and a creamy, slightly tangy sauce. However, most versions, both restaurant and jar, rely on heavy cream, butter, or ghee to achieve that richness. Mekhala’s version leaves out the dairy so you decide what goes in. 

This paste is built around a concentrated base of organic tomatoes — the foundation of tikka masala’s signature color and gentle acidity — layered with garlic, ginger, turmeric, cilantro, and red and green chilli for depth and heat. Lime juice and jasmine rice vinegar add the subtle tang that makes tikka masala pop. The result is a paste that delivers authentic tikka masala flavor without any dairy, cream, or animal products whatsoever.

Unlike ready-made tikka masala sauces that don’t allow you to control the intensity of flavor, Mekhala’s paste is stone-ground and concentrated. You add your own cooking liquid — coconut milk for a rich, creamy vegan curry, vegetable broth for a lighter version, or dairy cream if you prefer the classic. One jar makes 8–10 servings and gives you full control over the sauce’s richness, spice, and consistency.

The paste is USDA Certified Organic, vegan, gluten-free, and made in a facility free from animal products, gluten, and dairy. It comes in a reusable glass jar — not plastic — because Mekhala believes sustainable packaging is non-negotiable. Made by a female-led team in Chiang Mai, Thailand, using ingredients sourced from local farms using regenerative practices.