Easy Tandoori Spice Mix 6 Ingredients

What is Tandoori Masala?

A tandoor is a type of clay oven used originally in northern India and Pakistan, and masala refers to any of a number of spice mixtures ground into a paste or powder for use in Indian cooking. Tandoori Masala is a spice blend typically used for marinating meat or vegetables before cooking them in the tandoor! It’s a smoky, slightly sweet, and earthy spice blend that we’re loving! For a more authentic version of Tandoori Masala, you could try this recipe from Binjal’s Veg Kitchen.

How to Make Tandoori Masala

Our simplified, 6-ingredient version features smoky, earthy cumin, bright red sweet paprika, pungent garlic and ginger, sweet and floral coriander, and zesty cardamom. While the Whole Foods version of this blend is heavier on the paprika (making it red in color), we prefer it to be heavier on the cumin for best flavor. Feel free to play around with the ratios to make it your own! When ready to make the blend, simply measure out your ground spices into a jar and stir or shake it up! We hope you LOVE this spice mix! It’s:SmokyEarthyVersatileQuick & Easy& A go-to in the Minimalist Baker kitchen! We use it to season chickpeas, tofu, roasted vegetables, chicken, and more. It’s also the star of our new Tandoori Tofu Sheet Pan Meal!