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Tandoori Masala Spice Mix Recipe
Tandoori masala spice mix creates homemade blend developed when needing custom spice mixture for butter chicken and other authentic Indian preparations. This personalized approach demonstrates how specific recipes sometimes require custom spice blends to achieve optimal flavor rather than using commercial alternatives. The homemade preparation ensures freshness and allows adjustment of individual spice ratios for personal taste preferences. This butter chicken connection shows how fundamental spice blends support multiple recipe applications throughout Indian cooking. The custom blend approach proves that serious Indian cooking benefits from creating specific spice mixtures tailored to particular dishes and flavor preferences.
Homemade tandoori masala spice mix! I came up with this when I needed a spice mix for a butter chicken recipe. Rather than another trip to the store, I decided to make my own.
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1/2 cup
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
Combine coriander, cumin, garlic powder, ginger, cloves, mace, fenugreek, cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, and nutmeg together in a bowl; store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 19 | Calories |
| 1g | Fat |
| 3g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 19 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 1g | 1% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 30mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 42mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
