"Bring the traditional flavors of Indian tandoori cooking to your home with our Tandoori Masala. This vibrant mix combines spices like paprika, cumin, garlic, and ginger, offering a smoky and slightly spicy taste. Ideal for marinating chicken, paneer, and vegetables before grilling or baking, our Tandoori Masala guarantees a delicious, restaurant-style tandoori experience."

Ready-Made Foods Using Tandoori Masala

1. Tandoori Chicken
2. Tandoori Paneer Tikka
3. Tandoori Fish
4. Tandoori Vegetables
5. Tandoori Shrimp
6. Tandoori Roti or Naan
7. Tandoori Mushroom
8. Tandoori Aloo (Potatoes)
9. Tandoori Lamb Chops
10. Tandoori Flavored Stir-Fried Vegetables

Detailed Recipes

Tandoori Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 kg Chicken (cut into pieces)
• 3 tbsp Tandoori Masala
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 cup Yogurt
• 2 tsp Ginger-Garlic paste
• Salt to taste
• Red food coloring (optional)
• 2 tbsp Mustard oil or Vegetable oil
• Fresh coriander and slices of lemon for garnish

Instructions:

1. Marinate Chicken: Clean the chicken and make incisions. Mix lemon juice, tandoori masala, ginger-garlic paste, salt, yogurt, and oil in a bowl. Add a pinch of red food coloring for the traditional red hue (optional). Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 3 hours or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Preheat Oven/Grill: Preheat your oven or grill to a high temperature (about 200°C or 400°F).
3. Cook Chicken: Place the chicken on a grill rack or a baking tray. Cook for about 20-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char on the edges. Turn the pieces halfway through cooking and baste with oil or butter.
4. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and lemon slices. Serve with mint chutney and salad.

Tandoori Paneer Tikka

Ingredients:

• 500g Paneer (cubed)
• 2 tbsp Tandoori Masala
• 1 cup Yogurt (thick)
• 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 1 Bell pepper (cut into squares)
• 1 Onion (cut into squares)
• Oil for brushing
• Chaat masala (for sprinkling)

Instructions:

1. Marinate Paneer and Vegetables: In a bowl, mix yogurt, tandoori masala, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt. Add paneer cubes, bell pepper, and onion. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
2. Skewer the Paneer and Vegetables: Thread the marinated paneer, bell peppers, and onions onto skewers.
3. Grill: Preheat the grill or oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the skewers on the grill or in the oven. Grill for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with oil.
4. Serve: Sprinkle chaat masala over the grilled paneer tikka. Serve hot with mint chutney.