Tandoori Masala

Tandoori Masala (Quick n Easy) 100% Natural Authentic Indian Speciality Spice Mix

Restaurant-style tandoori. From your own kitchen. In minutes.

That smoky, deeply spiced flavour you get at your favourite dhaba or restaurant — Kardemome's Tandoori Masala brings it home. Blended by hand from pure whole spices, this isn't an off-the-shelf masala. It's the real thing, crafted the way Indian cooks have done it for generations, now made effortlessly quick for your everyday kitchen.

Works beautifully with chicken, paneer, vegetables, and more. No tandoor required.

No artificial flavours. No colours. No preservatives. Just pure, handcrafted spice.

What's inside

A bold, aromatic blend of red chilli, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, dried fenugreek, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cardamom — balanced to give you that signature deep-red colour and smoky tandoori depth every single time.

Tandoori Chicken — the classic recipe

Serves 4 | Prep: 10 minutes | Marination: 2 hours | Cook: 25 minutes

For the marinade:

• 500g chicken (curry cut or whole pieces, with slits cut in)
• 3 tbsp thick yoghurt (hung curd works best)
• 1.5 tbsp Kardemome Tandoori Masala
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Mix yoghurt, Kardemome Tandoori Masala, lemon juice, oil, and salt into a smooth marinade.
2. Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly, making sure the marinade gets into the slits.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours — overnight gives the best results.
4. Grill in an oven at 220°C for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway, until lightly charred at the edges.
5. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon, sliced onion rings, and green chutney.

No oven? Cook on a heavy cast iron pan or tawa on high heat — you'll still get beautiful charred edges.

Also amazing with:

• Tandoori Paneer — swap chicken for paneer cubes, same marinade, 10 minutes on a hot grill pan
• Tandoori Vegetables — cauliflower, bell peppers, mushrooms, and baby potatoes work brilliantly
• Tandoori Prawn — marinate for 30 minutes only, cook on high heat for 4–5 minutes

Why Kardemome Tandoori Masala?

• 100% natural ingredients — no shortcuts
• No preservatives or artificial colours
• Handcrafted in small batches in Mumbai
• Works for both veg and non-veg dishes
• Loved by home cooks across India and around the world

Perfect for Dinner parties, weekend cooking, quick weeknight starters, meal prepping, and gifting to anyone who loves bold Indian flavours.