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Tandoori masala

Red North Indian marinade blend of chilli, coriander, cumin and dried ginger for tandoori chicken and tikka.

Also called: tandoori spice

A kind of spices

Make it yourself: Tandoori masala

What it is

Tandoori masala is a ground blend for yogurt marinades used before cooking in a tandoor, oven or grill. It typically contains Kashmiri chilli, coriander, cumin, dried ginger, garlic, garam masala spices and sometimes amchur, and commercial blends are often coloured bright red.

How it’s used

  • Tandoori chicken and tikka
  • Paneer and vegetable tikka
  • Grilled fish
  • Spiced roast potatoes

Characteristics

Taste
Warm, smoky, mildly hot.
Sold as
ground
Cooking uses
Mainly a seasoning, Suitable for grilling

Storage

Cool, dry and dark. Airtight jar away from light.

Diet, allergens and safety

No major allergens in typical versions.

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free
  • Egg-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free
  • Caffeine-free

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy
325 kcal
Protein
14.29 g
Carbohydrate
55.83 g
Fat
14.01 g
Fibre
53.2 g
Sugars
2.76 g

USDA FoodData Central: Spices, curry powder (a close stand-in).

Substitutes

Optional — what works if you don’t have it, and how it changes the dish.

  • Kashmiri chilli, garam masala and ground ginger — Mix 2:1:½ with a pinch of salt.

Related ingredients

Recipes with tandoori masala

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