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Tandoori Masala

By Petrina Verma Sarkar, About.com

Make this popular masala ahead of time and store in an air-tight container. Creating a tasty meal will then be a simple matter of marinate and grill!

Ingredients:

  • 100 gms cumin seeds
  • 35 gms coriander seeds
  • 20 gms cloves
  • 5 pieces of 2" cinnamon sticks
  • 20 gms ginger powder
  • 20 gms garlic powder
  • 20 gms red chilli powder
  • 20 gms turmeric powder
  • 20 gms mace powder
  • 20 gms salt
  • 1 tsp orange food coloring

Preparation:

  • Dry roast the cumin, coriander seeds, cloves and cinnamon sticks in a pan on a low flame, till they begin to release their aroma. Remove from fire and allow to cool.
  • Grind all the ingredients together in a coffee grinder to make a smooth powder.
  • Store in an air-tight container for upto 6-8 weeks.
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