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Who doesn’t like tandoori food in India?  It’s smoky flavour and rich fragrance makes these dishes a favourite for all. But achieving a restaurant-like taste at home feels impossible, until you use tandoori chicken masala. With this masala, you can skip a tandoor, and cook tandoori food at home easily.  If you are able to find the right masala mix, everyday cooking at your home becomes special. Give your family and friends tandoori delights with tandoori masala for chicken  Tandoori Chicken Masala Makes Restaurant-Style Cooking Simple This delicacy gives dishes their signature flavour and colour which restaurants have mastered. It is made using a mix of spices including coriander, red chillies, cumin, black pepper, cloves, ginger, onion, and garlic in the right quantities which create a strong and balanced taste. A well-made chicken masala powder impacts the look, smell, and taste of a tandoori chicken dish. Because of this, many home cooks like using this chicken masala instead of mixing different spices separately. Classic Tandoori Chicken Using This Masala The chicken masala is used commonly for making the classic tandoori chicken recipe in many houses. The simple recipe begins with marinating the chicken with yoghurt, lemon juice, and tandoori chicken masala powder. The mixture is left for a few hours so the flavours can absorb and lend an enticing flavour to the chicken.  The chicken is cooked in an oven or on a grill which helps it develop a slightly charred outer layer while it stays juicy inside. Utilising Tandoori Masala along with Priya chicken masala paste enhances the flavour and makes the texture silky-smooth. Tandoori Chicken Curry with Tandoori Chicken Masala Powder Another way to use the masala is making a rich curry. The process starts with cooking onions, ginger, and garlic, and adding tomatoes and spices, and then chicken.  The longer  it cooks, the flavours blend into a thick and flavourful curry, at which point a little cream or butter give the dish a restaurant-style finish. Using chicken masala powder makes it simple to get a balanced taste without being overpowering. Tandoori Chicken Wraps Using The Powder This masala can be used for quick meals like wraps and rolls as well. For the best results, cook the chicken with tandoori masala powder until it is thoroughly cooked, and then put inside a roti/ wrap/ or even a sub along with vegetables and sauces of your choice.  These wraps are quick to make and make for great snacks or light meals. The flavour of Chicken Masala blends well with fresh ingredients, making the dish both tasty and satisfying. Adding a small amount of priya chicken masala paste improves the taste more. Tandoori Chicken Rice Using the Masala Rice dishes can also be made using the Chicken Masala to cook a complete meal. First, cook the rice separately and in another pan, cook chicken with onions, tomatoes, and tandoori chicken masala powder. When chicken is ready, mix rice with it and cook for a few minutes to let the flavours of the spices spread evenly in the dish.  Tips for Better Results  To get better results, it is important to marinate the chicken for enough time so that the Tandoori Masala can penetrate deeply and improve the flavour. Using yoghurt in the marinade further helps to make the chicken soft and flavourful. Cooking at a slightly high temperature at the end is the best way to get a charred texture similar to restaurant dishes. Combining the masala powder with priya chicken masala paste can give the dish a stronger and more balanced taste. Bringing Authentic Indian Flavours Home with Priya Foods At Priya Foods, we bring authentic Indian flavours to your everyday cooking with carefully blended spice mixes. Our Chicken Masala balances coriander, cumin, red chillies, cassia, cloves, ginger, onion, and garlic.  We make sure that every pack of our masala powder is consistent and our quality is top notch, so that you can cook restaurant-style dishes at home with ease, whenever you wish. Our products are made to make cooking simple; keeping the traditional taste as it is while being simple to replicate.    FAQs Q. Is tandoori chicken masala useful for other dishes? Tandoori chicken masala can be used for all types of foods. Q. Are chicken masala powder and tandoori chicken powder the same? Yes. both spices are different. This masala powder is regular while the Chicken Masala gives a tandoori flavour. Q. Can I use priya chicken masala paste with the powder? Yes, Priya Foods chicken masala paste can be used with the powder for more intense flavour. Q. How long is marination needed for chicken with chicken masala?Two to four hours of marination is ideal to get the flavours soaked into the chicken.  

Few dishes spark as much delicious debate as biryani. Whether you swear by fragrant vegetable layers or rich, slow-cooked meat, the heart of every great biryani lies in its spice blend. And today, many home cooks are choosing Biryani Masala Paste over dry spices for deeper flavor and convenience. So how does the use of Veg biryani masala paste differ from traditional biryani masala powder? And what’s the best way to use each for veg and non-veg versions? Let’s break it down. Best Use of : Heat the oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the whole spices (bay leaf, clove & cardamom). Add 1-2 tablespoons of the Veg Biryani Masala Paste. Cook until fragrant and start to pull away from the sides of the pan. Add a mixture of vegetables (carrots, green beans, peas, potatoes & cauliflowers). Mix in the yogurt for creaminess. Layer on top of partially cooked basmati rice and steam (dum cook). Professional Tip: Vegetables absorb the flavours of spices differently; therefore, allow the masala paste to cook sufficiently to avoid a raw spice taste before adding your rice.  The result will be an aromatic, mildly spiced, beautifully layered veg biryani! Non-Vegetarian Biryani by Biryani Masala Paste Biryani Masala Paste is perfect for non-vegetarian biryanis (chicken/mutton) because it adds moisture and flavor. How to Use It: Marinate the meat (chicken/mutton) by using curd, lime juice/salt with a minimum of 2 Tbsp of Biryani Masala Paste for 30 mins (30 mins minimum for Mutton). Sauté the onions until they become golden brown (approx. 10-15 mins). Place the marinated meat in the pot with the sautéed onions and cook until the meat is tender (approx. 1-2 hrs for chicken; 2-3.5 hrs for mutton). Once the meat is tender, layer the meat with rice and cook (dum) until done. What Makes Paste Better: The ginger-garlic/oil in the paste penetrate into meat fibers, and then they can provide a greater depth of flavor from the inside; this is in contrast to using only ground up powder which will give a more uniform coating of the biryani masala and will produce a better overall texture/gravy of the finished dish. Different Ways to Use Biryani Masala Paste Veg biryani masala paste can be used in other ways besides making biryani: ✔ Pulao with biryani flavour ✔ Masala rice bowls ✔ Gravy (paneer/chicken) with spices ✔ Fried rice on the tawa ✔ Marinating grilled veggie/kebab Biryani masala paste is a quick way to add bold flavour! Spice Level Equation Make sure to start with a little bit of biryani masala paste, whether you are using the veg or non-veg versions. If there are too many spices used, add more salt/chilli separately to taste. By adding yoghurt, the spice level will be toned down. Mix the biryani masala paste with some biryani masala powder and/or spices to make it milder. Balance is what it is all about, particularly when cooking for others with different levels of flavour preferences! Final Verdict: Veg or Non-Veg? The decision to go veg or non-veg biryani is a personal choice, but the process is more important than the ingredients. A quality Biryani Masala Paste will elevate both veg and non-veg biryani by: ✔ Saving time ✔ Enhancing spice absorption ✔ Providing consistent taste ✔ Building an intense aroma For vegetable enthusiasts, Veg biryani masala paste will add depth without dominating the vegetables. For meat enthusiasts, paste will help to infuse strong flavors deep within the meat. In either case, the trick is to sauté the paste correctly and layer it accordingly. With expertly crafted spice blends from Priya Foods, achieving authentic, restaurant-style biryani at home becomes effortless and consistently delicious. FAQs 1. Is Biryani Masala Paste superior to biryani masala powder? Paste is superior in terms of depth of flavor and texture, but powder is convenient for light meals. 2. Can I use Veg biryani masala paste for non-veg biryani? Yes, but make sure the paste's spice strength and salt content are adjusted according to the meat's flavor. 3. How much Biryani Masala Paste do I need? Generally, 1-2 tablespoons of paste for 3-4 people, depending on individual spice tolerance.