Tandoori Masala is a spice mix that consists of a variety of spices, which includes cumin, coriander, and turmeric. This tandoor is a type of clay oven that is first used in India, which helps for high-heat cooking. Popular dishes like tandoori chicken and shrimp are all typically marinated and seasoned which is using a spice mix like this one. Masala means "seasoning", which is the heart of all dishes that are prepared. Tandoori Masala is used for flavor by many Indian dishes and it helps in providing a savory, aromatic, and lightly spicy flavor.

Benefits:

With a selection of highly nutritious spices in it, Tandoori Masala can help in enhancing health in several ways. The nutrients help in providing the below:

·       Fiber: Cardamom and black peppercorns are both used in numerous Tandoori Masala blends and it is also known to be rich in fiber. Other spices including nutmeg and cloves shall provide significant amounts of fiber

·       Minerals: Cardamom and ginger are both known to be rich in manganese and copper. Other minerals that the spices in tandoori masala can provide are iron, calcium, and magnesium

·       Vitamins: The cayenne pepper that is composed in tandoori masala can helps in providing a significant amount of vitamin A, while cloves and cardamom are known to be rich in vitamin C

Uses:

Tandoori Masala is used extensively with dishes including tandoori chicken. In this particular dish, the chicken is all covered with a mixture of plain yogurt and tandoori masala. The chicken is further roasted in the tandoor on high heat; when it is all prepared in this fashion the chicken might have a pink-colored exterior and a savory flavor.