Tandoori Masala is a mixture of spices found in traditional north Indian and Pakistani cooking. It is used in marinades for chicken and meat before baking them in a high-heat clay oven, called a tandoor. You may substitute a very hot gas or electric oven for a tandoor in your own kitchen.
INDIA TREE Tandoori Masala combines cumin, coriander, and cayenne to provide a foundation to which you may add onion, garlic, yogurt and other seasonings to create a delicious and spicy marinade for oven-roasted dishes. |
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Mix it with yogurt for an overnight marinade for tandoori chicken; blend it with lime juice and yogurt for a marinate for tandoori lobster; use it in a marinade for cubes of grilled paneer (Indian cheese); combine it with oil, citrus, and other spices to brush over pan-grilled tofu; add to the sauce for a savory potato curry. |
