Question: is tikka masala the same as garam masala?
Answer: Garam means "heat" or "hot". Garam masala is basically a combination of Indian spices which is pan roasted first and it is used from a pinch to a 1/4 teaspoon. Whereas tikka means "chunks" and so tikka masala has a bright red color and it's used as a based gravy for chunks of paneer, chunks of mixed vegetables and etc.