Tandoori Masala

Name: Tandoori Masala
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp ground coriander; 1 1/2 tbsp freshly ground cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp freshly ground cloves; 1 tsp ground mace; 1 tsp fenugreek (ground; kasuri methi or substitute); 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp ground cardamom; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Tandoori Masala

300kcal

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Prep 5 minutes mins

Cook 5 minutes mins

Total 10 minutes mins

A simple homemade tandoori masala spice blend for marinating and seasoning Indian dishes like butter chicken.

Servings 1 servings

Course Recipes, Seasoning

Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

▢ 2 tbsp ground coriander
▢ 1 1/2 tbsp freshly ground cumin
▢ 1 tsp garlic powder
▢ 1 tsp ground ginger
▢ 1 tsp freshly ground cloves
▢ 1 tsp ground mace
▢ 1 tsp fenugreek (ground; kasuri methi or substitute)
▢ 1 tsp ground cinnamon
▢ 1 tsp ground black pepper
▢ 1 tsp ground cardamom
▢ 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Method

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Combine all spices in a bowl and mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
Store the blend in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.

Nutrition

Calories300kcalCarbohydrates50gProtein10gFat4gSodium10mgPotassium800mgFiber20gSugar2gVitamin C2mgCalcium200mgIron8mg

Notes

Curry powder can be substituted for the fenugreek, but using fenugreek (kasuri methi) is recommended for authentic flavor. Featured in a butter chicken recipe. Updated in 2023.