Throwdown! with Bobby Flay 2006: 8x1

Chicken Tikka Masala

Though chef Marianna hails from Venezuela, her marriage to Indian born Nitin Vadukul unexpectedly triggered a love affair with Indian cuisine. Now she is practically a celebrity in her small hometown of Hudson, NY when it comes to Indian cooking. Her Indian café Saffron has the locals craving curry, and the press raving. As Marianna cooks up her signature Chicken Tikka Masala before a captive audience of organic farmers and loyal family & friends, Chef Bobby Flay sneaks up on the scene. Will this city boy hold his own in the countryside of Upstate New York? Stay tuned for an extra spicy Chicken Tikka Masala Throwdown!

Recipes in This Episode

Chicken Tikka Masala

Masala Sauce

Basmati Rice Pilaf with Peas