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    Published: Dec 4, 2020 · Modified: Jun 17, 2021 by Roché Woodworth · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Tandoori Spice

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    This is an easy recipe for a homemade Tandoori Spice Mix. It needs only 10 ingredients and 5 minutes to throw together. It's Gluten-Free, Paleo, Low-Carb, Keto and Whole 30 friendly.
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    High side shot of Tandoori Spice Blend in a white and green pottery bowl with wooden spoon
    High side shot of Tandoori Spice Blend in a white and green pottery bowl with wooden spoon

    This is an easy recipe for a homemade Tandoori Spice Mix. Making your own spice blends are always better. You can control the salt content and ensure there are no added sugars, starches or MSG in the mix.

    It needs only 10 ingredients and 5 minutes to throw together. You can use the spice mix as a rub, and the paste as a marinade. You can use the spice mix as a rub, and the paste as a marinade.

    Making this blend is as easy as combining a mixture of spices. To really blend the spices together well, give the mix a whirl in a mortar and pestle. It's does a great job truly blending the different spices and unlocking their flavors.

    It's Gluten-Free, Paleo, Low-Carb, Keto and Whole 30 friendly.

    🥘 ingredients

    You will need:

    • ginger
    • ground coriander
    • cumin
    • turmeric
    • ground cloves
    • cinnamon
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • cayenne pepper

    🔪 instructions

    1. Mix all the spices together.
    2. Store in an airtight container.

    💭 faq

    What Is Tandoori Spice Made Of?

    Recipes can vary depending on their origins, but the most common ingredients tend to be: garam masala (mix of common ground spices), garlic, ginger, onion, cayenne pepper.

    What does tandoori spice taste like? It's like any other typical Indian spice blend - rich, aromatic, and spicy.

    Is Tandoori Spice Spicy?

    Since the Tandoori Spice Blend contains a good amount of cayenne pepper, it is traditionally a very spicy blend.

    In the case of this Tandoori Spice Mix recipe, we toned the spice down a little bit, to make it more kid-friendly.

    High side shot of Tandoori Spice Blend in a white and green pottery bowl with wooden spoon

    Homemade Tandoori Spice Mix

    This is an easy recipe for a homemade Tandoori Spice Mix. It needs only 10 ingredients and 5 minutes to throw together. It's Gluten-Free, Paleo, Low-Carb, Keto and Whole 30 friendly.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 4 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 7 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 7kcal
    Author: Roche Woodworth

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 2 teaspoon ground coriander
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ⅕ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

    Instructions

    • Mix all the spices together.
    • Store in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 7kcal | Sodium: 1154mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    1. Toon says

      July 09, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      until now I always bought tandoori spices. But next time I will try this recipe! It will be much better when I know what's in it. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Deniae says

      January 22, 2020 at 8:03 am

      It looks like you have listed all the ingredients of the garam masala except the cardamom.

      Reply
    3. Chad Dold says

      January 17, 2020 at 2:32 am

      I will give it a try, but having told us that Garam Masala is a must, why leave it out?

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      • Roche Woodworth says

        January 20, 2020 at 4:30 am

        Hi Chad, I’m so sorry - I’m not sure why the garam masala didn’t make it into the recipe card - it is definitely a BIG must. Thank you for bringing it to my attention - I will go through my notes and fix the recipe card as soon as possible.

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