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Tandoori Masala Spice Mix

Homemade tandoori masala spice mix, a staple for Indian butter chicken, is easy to make at home with a flavorsome array of 11 different spices.

8 servings · 5g/servingPrep: 5 minTotal: 5 minIndianOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

  • Coriander11g≈ 2 × 1 tablespoon ground
  • Cumin9.45g≈ 1.5 × 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic Powder3.1g≈ 1 teaspoon
  • Ginger root, raw2g≈ 1 teaspoon grated
  • Cloves2.1g≈ 1 teaspoon ground
  • Ground mace2g≈ tsp
  • Ground fenugreek2.1g≈ tsp
  • Cinnamon Stick2g≈ 0.75 × 1 teaspoon ground
  • Spices, pepper, black2.3g≈ tsp, ground
  • Ground cardamom0.6g≈ tsp
  • Nutmeg, ground1.1g≈ 0.5 × tsp

Estimated Cost

  • Coriander (11g)$1.05
  • Cumin (9.45g)$0.50
  • Garlic Powder (3.1g)$0.06
  • Ginger root, raw (2g)—
  • Cloves (2.1g)$0.19
  • Ground mace (2g)—
  • Ground fenugreek (2.1g)—
  • Cinnamon Stick (2g)$0.46
  • Spices, pepper, black (2.3g)$0.11
  • Ground cardamom (0.6g)—
  • Nutmeg, ground (1.1g)—
Total (8 servings)$2.36(~$0.29/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 6 of 11 ingredients.

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Have the following spices ready: ground coriander, ground cumin, garlic powder, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground mace, ground fenugreek, ground cinnamon, ground black pepper, ground cardamom, and ground nutmeg.

  2. 2

    2. Place all spices in a bowl and mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    3. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and seal.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 8 servings · USDA data

Calories14
Protein1g
Carbs2g
Fat0g
Fiber1g
Sodium6mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.