Tandoori Chicken Masala

Ingredients

30ml / 6 tsp cumin seeds, coriander seeds and cinnamon stick

15 ml / 3 tsp cloves, chillie powder, ginger powder, turmeric, garlic powder, mace powder, salt

1 tsp red food colouring.

Method

Dry roast all the whole spices until they smoke but not burn.

Cool and grind with the powdered spices and salt.

Add food colouring. Bottle.

*Use as required adding a few tbsp mixed with yoghurt to marinate chicken, making a delicious tandoori chicken meal.

Add few spoons to marinades for an unusual taste and colour.

Add with mayonnaise for a delicious dip.

A little added to curries can change the whole appearance.