Tandoori Masala
Fenugreek seeds, coriander powder and garam masala come together in this vegan β 60 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Set a small dry frying pan over medium-low heat and toast the fenugreek seeds and onion seeds for about 1 to 2 minutes, shaking the pan constantly, until they smell fragrant and just begin to darken.
- Tip the toasted seeds onto a plate to stop the cooking and let them cool completely, as grinding them warm can make the spice blend clump.
- Grind the cooled seeds to a fine powder using a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle.
- Transfer the ground seeds to a bowl and add the cumin, coriander, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, paprika, ground ginger, garlic powder and salt.
- Whisk everything together thoroughly so the colors and aromas are evenly distributed throughout the blend, breaking up any lumps with the back of a spoon.
- Use straight away to coat chicken or paneer for tandoori dishes, typically mixed with yogurt and lemon juice, or store in an airtight jar away from light and heat for up to three months.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Blender Β· Whisk
Tips & common questions
How long does Tandoori Masala take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Tandoori Masala vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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Tandoori Masala is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Tandoori masala.jpg by Kamava1971, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.