We all have a soft corner for tandoori snacks, as they not only taste delicious but also elevate the charm of any gathering. From veg to non-veg, tandoori dishes are quite popular and come in an array of mouthwatering varieties. Whether thinking of Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Paneer Tikka, Mushroom Tikka, or Tandoori Chaap, the list is limitless and so is the incredible flavour. However, the secret behind the unparalleled taste of these tandoori items lies in the tandoori masala.
Although there are various numbers of tandoori masalas available in the market, some prefer the homemade touch. Homemade spices offer a distinct flavour. The freshly made ones impart a unique flavour to the dishes. If you’re a fan of tandoori items, you must make your own tandoori masala at home. To make this masala gather up all the ingredients and blend them into a fine powder.
What exactly do you need for this tandoori masala? Take a look below:
Ingredients:
- Ginger powder: 1/4 cup
- Garlic powder: 1/4 cup
- Chaat masala: 2 tbsp
- Red colour powder: 1 teaspoon
- Garam masala: 1/4 cup
- Black pepper: 2 tbsp
- Onion powder: 1/4 cup
- Kasoori Methi: 1/4 cup
- Red chilli powder: 1/4 cup
- Salt: 3/4 cup
- Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
Method
- To make powdered ginger, garlic, and onion, dry these ingredients under the sun. Grind them into a powder and store them in a container.
- Leave the remaining ingredients under the sun for a day. Combine all the dried ingredients.
- Grind them together to form fine powder, sift it through a sieve, and store it in an air-tight container.
Tips To Check While Preparing Tandoori Masala
- It is essential to sun dry the whole spices before grinding them to remove moisture. This process helps increase the shelf life of the spices.
- Filtering the spices is important to separate any coarse particles effectively.
- Store your tandoori masala in a glass jar or an airtight container.
- If you can’t sun dry the whole spices, you can easily dry roast them before grinding.