Tandoori Masala

The Smoky One

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      Easy

Appears in
Sanjana Feasts: Modern vegetarian and vegan Indian recipes to feed your soul

By Sanjana Modha

Published 2024

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When it’s time to grill Indian style, there is no party without tandoori masala. The iconic red marinade that clings to charred skewers and kebabs. The name refers to the clay oven in which the masala-marinated ingredients are cooked in. Burning hot, the tandoor reaches temperatures in excess of 450°C (850°F). The bright red masala is the one that makes for the most magical grills, kebabs and breads. I always have a batch of in my store cupboard ready to be mixed into yogurt for barbecues a