Tandoori Masala (Spice Mix) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon garlic powder (Lasun)
1 teaspoon ground ginger (Adrak)
1 teaspoon ground cloves (Lavang)
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg (Jaiphal)
1 teaspoon mace (Javitri)
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin (Jeera)
2 tablespoons ground coriander (Dhania)
1 teaspoon ground fenugreek (Methi)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Tuj or Dalchini)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (Kalimirchi)
1 teaspoon ground brown cardamom (Elaichi)
1 teaspoon red food coloring

Preparation

Mix all the above ingredients (without roasting them first) and push through a fine sieve.
Store in an airtight container and close the lid tightly after use.