Tandoori masala powder

Ingredients

1. Coriander seeds – ½ cup
2. Cumin seeds – ½ cup
3. Amchur powder – 2 tsp
4. Dried mint leaves – 1 tsp
5. Deep red colour – 3 tsp
6. Chilli powder – 1 tsp

Tandoori masala powder preparation

Take a dry frying pan and heat on a very low flame.

Place all the ingredients in the frying pan except amchur powder, deep red colour, chilli powder and stirring constantly.

Roast till they turn aromatic.

Now remove the pan from heat.

When they turn into room temperature, add the roasted items and remaining powders in an electric blender.

Grind it to a fine powder.

Allow it to cool.

Store this powder in an air tight container.

Use as required.

This will keep fresh for months in an air tight container.

Note

You can add freshly prepared ginger garlic paste when ready to use this mix.

If you don’t have amchur powder add lemon juice when ready to use.