Tandoori Masala (Tandoori Paste)

Tandoori Masala is widely used in Punjabi recipes. Below recipe can be used to make Tandoori Dry Masala or Tandoori Paste.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. of Cumin Seeds (Zeera)
2 tsp. of Coriander Seeds (Saabut Dhania)
2 Cinnamon Sticks (Dal Cheeni)
1 tsp. of Cloves
1 tsp. of Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp. of Ginger Powder (or Ginger Paste)
1 tsp. of Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
1 tsp. of Garlic Powder (or Garlic Paste)
1 tsp. of Mace Powder
1 tsp. of Salt

Method:
1) Dry roast all the whole spices until they smoke.
2) Cool and grind with the powder spices salt and food coloring in grinder.
3) This can be stored in a airtight container for approximately two months.