Tandoori Paste

5 from 56 votes!

Making homemade Tandoori Paste is so easy. Make it as spicy or as mild as you like with just 3 fresh ingredients and a handful of pantry staples.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Pastes and Marinades

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan

Recipe Category: Low Carb

Servings: people

Calories: 55kcal

Author: Megan Ellam

Ingredients

½ small onion
6 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons grated ginger
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon Kashmiri chilli powder
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons curry powder optional
2 teaspoons fenugreek leaves optional
2 teaspoons salt flakes
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil optional

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender. Scrape and repeat until smooth.

THERMAL METHOD

Place ingredients into mixer; chop 20 sec/speed 5. Scrape and repeat until smooth.

Notes

INGREDIENTS

Kashmiri chilli powder is a mild chilli powder. Substitute any preferred level of heat chilli powder or paprika for an even milder version.

Fenugreek leaves, also known as Kasoori Methi is amazing stuff. It is available in most Asian markets. You can substitute 1 teaspoon of ground fenugreek or leave it out altogether.

Curry powder is optional, but I love the extra flavour it adds to everything I use the tandoori paste with.

STORING

The paste will store in the fridge for up to 14 days. Alternatively, spoon it into a silicone ice cube tray. Freeze, then transfer to a ziplock bag and keep frozen. This way, you can add the paste mix to any dish from frozen, or defrost it to use in a tandoori marinade.

WAYS TO USE TANDOORI MASALA PASTE

To make authentic chicken tandoori, use whole chicken or chicken cut into potions but still on the bone. Marinate and grill, bake, air fry, barbecue or if you are lucky enough cook in a tandoor oven.

To make chicken tikka masala use skinless chicken cut into cubes. Firstly, brown then cook in the sauce until tender and melts in your mouth.

Tandoori paste can be used with beef, lamb, pork, seafood and vegan and plant-based dishes.

SERVING SIZES

This recipe yields approximately 6 serves. The actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

SERVING SIZE BY WEIGHT

To calculate the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe by 6. The result will be the weight of one serving.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Nutritional values shown are guidelines only. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on the brands and types of ingredients used.

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