Homemade Tandoori Masala

• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 3 tsp Coriander, Powder

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon, powder
  • 2 tbsp Paprika, sweet
  • 2 tsp Turmeric, powder

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 4 Cardamom pods - seeds removed, ground
  • 3 tsp Cumin, powder

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Description

Ingredients

• 3 tsp cumin powder
• 3 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp sweet paprika (for colour)
• 2 tsp cinnamon powder
• 4 cardamom pods - seeds removed and ground
• 8-10 chicken drumsticks
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• salt to taste
• 1 cup plain yogurt (or greek yogurt)
• 4 tsp tandoori masala
• 1 tsp garam masala
• cilantro and lemon wedges for garnish
• *if you prefer the chicken to be a bright red colour, and a few drops of red colouring into the marinade*

Directions

• Combine all spices together in a bowl. Keep in an airtight jar to maintain freshness.
• Place the drumsticks in a large bowl. Add lemon juice, garlic/ginger paste, chilli powder and salt. Mix everything together and place in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour.
• Take the marinated drumsticks and place in another bowl with tandoori masala, garam masala and yogurt. Marinate for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 450F. Place drumsticks on a grilling rack and bake until cooked through, approx. 20 minutes, flipping the drumsticks at the 10 minute mark.
• Switch over to broiler and cook for another 3 mins on each side or until slightly charred.
• Place on serving platter. Sprinkle lemon juice over top and garnish with cilantro, lemon wedges and red onion.