tandoori masala
Clay-oven seasoning mix
Tandoori masala is a spice blend used in South Asian cooking, particularly for dishes prepared in a tandoor—a cylindrical clay oven.
The mixture typically includes cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, and other spices, often giving food a characteristic reddish color.
The chicken was rubbed with tandoori masala and yogurt before grilling.
- spicesAromatic food flavorings
- spice blendCombined culinary aromatics
- curryAromatic South Asian dish
- grillCooking surface over fire
- yogurtFermented milk product
chicken · tikka · naan · butter naan · North Indian · clay oven · clay pot · charcoal grill · smoky · red · red color · coriander · ginger · garlic · charred · marinade · sizzling · aromatic
tandoori masalaunseasoned
Lacking flavor or experience
unspiced · black pepper · table salt · cumin · turmeric
tandoori masalabland
Lacking distinctive qualities
unseasoned · flavorless · plain · unflavored · tasteless