Tandoori Masala 70g Spice Blend

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Recipe for Tandoori Masala

 Classic Tandoori Chicken 

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

For the Marinade:

• 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek yogurt works best)

• 2 tbsp tandoori masala (this is the star!)

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (for color, optional)

• ½ tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp oil (mustard or vegetable)

• A few drops of red food coloring (optional, for the classic look)

Other Ingredients:

• 8 pieces of chicken (legs, thighs, or breast with skin on)

• 1 onion, sliced

• Lemon wedges, for serving

• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Make deep slashes (2-3 cuts) on each piece of chicken. This helps the marinade penetrate deeply.

   • Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels.

2. Make the Marinade:

   • In a large bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients together until smooth and well combined.

3. Marinate:

   • Add the chicken to the bowl and coat every piece thoroughly with the marinade, making sure to get it into the slashes.

   • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight. This is the key to flavorful and tender chicken!

4. Cook the Chicken:

   • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

   • Place a wire rack on a baking sheet (to allow air to circulate) and arrange the chicken pieces on it.

   • Bake for 20-25 minutes. Then, flip the pieces and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and has a slightly charred, "tandoori" appearance.

   • For Grilling: Grill over medium-hot coals for 15-20 minutes per side, until charred and cooked through.

5. Serve:

   • Garnish with fresh cilantro and onion slices. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Perfect Pairings: Serve with naan bread, cucumber raita, and a side of fresh salad.

Why Choose SpicenEasy Tandoori Masala?

Multiple tandoori spices in one balanced blend
No need to buy and measure paprika, cumin, coriander and several other spices separately.

Smoky flavour without excessive heat
Designed to give food bold tandoori character rather than simply making it hot.

Made for marinades
Combine with yoghurt and lemon for an easy marinade that coats meat or vegetables beautifully.

No tandoor required
You can create excellent tandoori-style dishes in your oven, barbecue, grill or frying pan.

Far more versatile than Tandoori Chicken
Use it with fish, paneer, cauliflower, potatoes, chickpeas, rice and yoghurt dips.

What Does Tandoori Masala Taste Like?

Tandoori Masala is smoky, earthy, warm and aromatic.

Paprika provides colour and gentle smoky sweetness.

Cumin adds earthy depth.

Coriander contributes fragrance, while the other warming spices round out the blend.

The result is bold enough to stand up to grilling and roasting but balanced enough to work with chicken, fish and vegetables.

How to Use Tandoori Masala

Classic Tandoori Chicken

Combine Tandoori Masala with plain yoghurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic and salt.

Coat chicken thoroughly and marinate before baking, grilling or barbecuing.

Chicken Tikka

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, marinate, then thread onto skewers with onion and capsicum before grilling.

Tandoori Fish

Mix the blend with yoghurt or a little oil and lemon juice, lightly coat firm fish fillets and grill or pan-fry.

Paneer

Marinate paneer cubes with yoghurt and Tandoori Masala, then grill or roast with capsicum and onion.

Roasted Cauliflower

Toss cauliflower with oil and Tandoori Masala before roasting until browned around the edges.

Potato Wedges

Sprinkle over potato or sweet potato wedges before baking for an easy tandoori-style side.

An Easier Way to Make a Tandoori Marinade

A tandoori marinade normally gets its flavour from several spices working together.

Buying and balancing each one individually makes sense if you cook Indian food constantly.

For everyone else, Tandoori Masala makes it much easier.

One blend. Multiple spices. Add yoghurt and you're almost there.

You still add the fresh ingredients.

You still control the strength of the marinade.

You still choose whether to grill, roast or barbecue.

We've simply taken care of the spice balance.

Try It This Way

For an easy tandoori marinade, combine:

Tandoori Masala + plain yoghurt + lemon juice + ginger + garlic + salt.

Coat chicken pieces thoroughly and refrigerate before cooking.

For the best colour and lightly charred edges, cook at a relatively high heat in the oven, under the grill or on the barbecue.

Serve with lemon, fresh salad and yoghurt or raita.

Beyond Tandoori Chicken

Once you've opened the pack, try it with:

• Chicken wings
• Chicken skewers
• Fish
• Prawns
• Paneer
• Tofu
• Cauliflower
• Chickpeas
• Potato wedges
• Sweet potato
• Roast vegetables
• Rice
• Yoghurt dips
• Flatbreads
• Grilled corn

Think of Tandoori Masala as an easy smoky Indian seasoning, rather than a blend that only belongs in one chicken recipe.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place to help preserve its colour, aroma and flavour.

 Other Popular Uses for Tandoori Masala:

Tandoori masala is incredibly versatile! You can use it to make:

• Tandoori Paneer Tikka: Marinate cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese), bell peppers, and onions in the same marinade and grill/bake until smoky.

• Tandoori Fish: Use firm fish like salmon or cod; marinate for just 30 minutes and pan-fry or grill.

• Tandoori Roasted Cauliflower: Toss cauliflower florets in oil and tandoori masala, then roast until tender and slightly charred.

• Tandoori Wings: Make incredible chicken wings using the same method.

• Flavorful Rice: Sauté a spoonful of tandoori masala with onions before adding rice and water for a colorful, fragrant side dish.