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Homemade Tandoori Masala Powder
Make restaurant‑style tandoori masala at home. Lightly roast whole red chilies, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, cumin, black pepper, lemongrass and amchur powder, then grind into a fine powder. This masala can be used in tandoori chicken, paneer, tikka, butter chicken and any tandoori dishes. Completely natural and healthy with no chemical additives.
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Critical Success Points
- • Avoid over‑burning the red chilies – it will impart bitterness.
- • Allow all roasted spices to cool completely before grinding.
- • Grind spices in small batches to prevent the grinder from overheating.
Safety Warnings
- • Roasted spices can be hot when removed from the pan; wear thermal gloves.
- • Keep the grinder lid tightly closed while operating; it may emit smoke.
- • Allow roasted spices to cool; otherwise smoke in the grinder can cause eye irritation.
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