Turkey tikka. Not chicken tikka, the standard. Turkey. The bird Britain eats once a year, suddenly dressed in Indian spices.
It’s a weird concept with perfect logic. Boxing Day curry is a tradition. Using Christmas turkey leftovers in curry is common practice. Turkey tikka crisps are just that tradition in snack form.
The turkey provides a leaner, subtler meat note than chicken. There’s poultry presence without chicken’s familiarity. The tikka seasoning is well-calibrated, creamy and warmly spiced, the British curry house flavour everyone recognises.
Together, they create something festive and fusion simultaneously. Christmas dinner meets Friday night takeaway. Two British traditions colliding on one crisp.
Seasonal or permanent?
Turkey tikka could be a Christmas limited edition, but it works year-round. The flavour stands alone, not requiring festive context to make sense.
Unexpectedly successful cultural collision.
