Recipes: Tandoori Masala

Make this popular masala ahead of time and store in an air-tight container. Creating a tasty meal will then be a simple matter of marinate and grill! Ingredients: 100 gms cumin seeds 35 gms coriander seeds 20 gms cloves 5 pieces of 2" cinnamon sticks 20 gms ginger powder 20 gms garlic powder 20 gms red chilli powder 20 gms turmeric powder 20 gms mace powder 20 gms salt 1 tsp orange food coloring

Preparation: Dry roast the cumin, coriander seeds, cloves and cinnamon sticks in a pan on a low flame, till they begin to release their aroma. Remove from fire and allow to cool. Grind all the ingredients together in a coffee grinder to make a smooth powder. Store in an air-tight container for upto 6-8 weeks.