Popular Uses for Tandoori Masala
Chicken & Poultry
• Tandoori Chicken: Combine Tandoori Masala with yogurt and marinate chicken before grilling, roasting, or barbecuing for a classic North Indian-inspired meal.
• Chicken Skewers: Season cubed chicken with Tandoori Masala and yogurt, thread onto skewers with onions and peppers, and grill until cooked through.
• Roasted Chicken: Rub onto chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or a whole chicken before roasting for warm, aromatic spice and rich flavour.
Beef, Pork & Lamb
• Grilled Beef: Use as a spice rub or combine with yogurt and oil to season beef before grilling or barbecuing.
• Pork Tenderloin: Rub onto pork tenderloin, chops, or kebabs before roasting or grilling for an Indian-inspired alternative to traditional seasonings.
• Lamb: Pair with lamb chops, kebabs, or roasted lamb where the blend’s coriander, cumin, garlic, ginger, and warming spices complement the richness of the meat.
Seafood
• Salmon: Arvinda’s specifically recommends Tandoori Masala for salmon. Rub onto fillets before baking, grilling, or barbecuing for an aromatic spice crust.
• White Fish: Season cod, haddock, halibut, or other firm white fish before baking or grilling for an easy Indian-inspired seafood dinner.
• Shrimp & Prawns: Combine with yogurt or oil and use to season shrimp before grilling, roasting, or cooking on skewers.
Vegetables & Plant-Based
• Roasted Vegetables: Toss cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, peppers, zucchini, or other vegetables with oil and Tandoori Masala before roasting.
• Grilled Vegetables: Arvinda’s recommends the blend as a spice rub for grilled vegetables, making it an excellent choice for summertime barbecuing.
• Chickpeas: Season chickpeas with Tandoori Masala for curries, rice bowls, salads, or crispy roasted chickpeas. Arvinda’s specifically suggests the blend as a seasoning for chickpeas.
Rice & Grains
• Basmati Rice: Serve tandoori-seasoned chicken, fish, or vegetables over steamed basmati rice for a simple and satisfying meal.
• Rice Bowls: Build bowls with rice, Tandoori chicken or vegetables, cucumber, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and yogurt or chutney.
• Seasoned Rice: Add a small amount to rice or pilaf for aromatic flavour and serve alongside grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables.
Marinades & Sauces
• Yogurt Marinade: Mix Tandoori Masala with plain yogurt and a little lemon juice to create a flavourful marinade for chicken, meat, seafood, paneer, or vegetables.
• BBQ Marinade: Combine with oil or yogurt and use as a marinade before cooking chicken, vegetables, fish, or meat on the barbecue.
• Creamy Dip: Stir a small amount into yogurt or sour cream for an Indian-inspired dip to serve with vegetables, naan, or grilled foods.
Creative Uses
• Tandoori Potatoes: Toss potato wedges with oil and Tandoori Masala before roasting or grilling until browned and tender.
• Tandoori Wraps: Fill naan, pita, or wraps with seasoned chicken or vegetables, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and yogurt sauce for an easy lunch.
• BBQ Seasoning: Keep beside the grill for seasoning chicken, fish, vegetables, chickpeas, and roasts. Arvinda’s calls Tandoori Masala a “BBQ’s best friend.”
Ingredients: Spices (coriander, cumin, chili powder, turmeric and others), fresh garlic, fresh ginger, sea salt
Allergen Alert: May contain MUSTARD
Product of CANADA
Chef John’s Tandoori Chicken recipe: allrecipes
