Tikka Masala Spice Mix
Tikka Masala Spice Mix is a homemade powder prepared with Indian spices to make quick tikka recipes. You can use it in marination and to make quick tikka curry. Yes, it's vegan and gluten-free!
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon cumin seeds (zeera)
- 2 tablespoon whole coriander seeds (Sabut dhania)
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)
- 8 green cardamoms with pods (Hari Ilaichi)
- 5 black cardamoms (Badi Illaichi)
- 3 inches cinnamon sticks (darchini)
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns (kali mirch)
- 9 cloves (laung)
- 2 Star Aniseed (badyan ka phool)
- ½ teaspoon salt (namak)
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (laal mirch)
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder (dried adrak powder)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (dried lehsun powder)
- ½ teaspoon mango powder (amchoor)
- ⅓ teaspoon dried papaya powder (tenderizing agent)
Instructions
Roast the Masala
- In a preheated skillet roast these ingredients on low heat until they become aromatic.
- 2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
- 8 green cardamoms with pods
- 5 black cardamoms
- 3 inches cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 9 cloves
- 2 Star Aniseed
- Step 2: Grind the masala
- Grind all the spices in grinder to make fine powder.
Seasoning
- In a bowl, add ground masala along with;
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon mango powder
- ⅓ teaspoon dried papaya powder
- Mix all the spices with spoon and store in airtight jar.
Notes
- Use proper ratio of all the ingredients and spices to make the perfect flavor of tikka masala. Also, use the appropriate quantity of masala. 1 tablespoon is enough for 250 gm of chicken, red meat, tofu, or paneer.
- Homemade tikka masala is free from sulphite so it's better to make it at home to ensure healthy cooking practices.
- Never add water to tikka masala, always add in yogurt or in oil to marinate.
- Avoid adding a wet spoon to tikka masala powder.
- If you are living in hot and humid environment then refrigerate the masala. Always check masala before use.