Taste test: chicken tikka masala


· If a dish is too chilli hot, yoghurt should neutralise the burning sensation. Water - or lager - won't help.

· If you are counting the calories, stick to tandoori rotis, plain basmati rice and raita because they contain very little fat or oil. Pickles and poppadoms are rich in fats, so avoid them.



What it's like: Very thick, creamy and mild with a nice barbecue flavour to the chicken. Could be a touch spicier but rice a good flavour.

How it rates: ****



What it's like: Hot, sweet and quite tangy. Had a very spicy afterkick. A sweet taste to the rice complemented the heat of the curry.

How it rates: ***



What it's like: Smelled of yoghurt once out of the microwave. Sauce a bit runny but lovely slices of onion gave texture and flavour.

How it rates: ***



What it's like: Sauce had a sweet-and-sour flavour with good-sized pieces of chicken but not much else.

How it rates: **

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What it's like: Sauce was a bit gloopy and not very spicy. The rice contained both nigella seeds and onion - too many flavours.

How it rates: *

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