Do you love spicy food? Bored of eating the same kind of non-veg gravies every weekend? Wondering how you can improve the taste of your meal?

A few weeks back, while googling, I came across a fantastic chicken masala powder recipe that changed my cooking experience. This delicious masala mix will inspire you to take your taste buds on an exciting cooking adventure.

“We spend our lives in front of screens, and cooking is one of the best antidotes”.

Michael Pollan

What Is Chicken Masala Powder?

Chicken masala is a delicious blend of ground spices that I never forget to add in non-veg recipes, either it is traditional curry, fried recipes, or even Japanese cuisines. You can also use this masala to marinate chicken along with other spices like salt, turmeric, and red chili flakes. A delicate blend to make your taste buds get into life!

How to Prepare Homemade Chicken Masala Powder

I would love to share the best recipe for preparing this masala powder with you because, for a tasty dish, the right blend of masala is essential. That’s why I love cooking with this delicious masala. Variety of spices in one jar!

Ingredients

• Coriander Seeds (2 oz)
• Fennel Seeds(0.5 oz)
• Cumin Seeds (1 oz)
• Black Cumin Seeds (0.5 oz)
• Black Peppercorn (0.5 oz)
• Dry Red Chillies (6-8)
• Fenugreek Seeds (1/3 oz)
• Curry Leaves (20-30)
• Cinnamon (3 sticks, optional)
• Cloves (3, optional)

Instructions

1. Add a handful of curry leaves to a pan and dry roast them for a min on low, medium flame till it turns crispy. Remove from the heat and keep aside.
2. Dry roast red chilies till it changes color a bit. Keep aside.
3. Add coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, and fenugreek seeds to a pan, and roast them on a medium flame. You don’t need to get them browned.
4. Stir together till the pleasant aroma comes. Keep aside and allow it to cool.
5. In a mixer, granulate all the roasted ingredients into a fine powder.
6. Store the masala in an airtight jar. The chicken masala powder is ready. Keep it out of the moisture by closing the lid tightly after every use.

Too lazy to prepare it at home? Don’t worry. You can buy it from a nearby grocery store or buy from here.

3 Best Recipes That Use Chicken Masala Powder

Looking for quick ways of preparing delicious meals at home? Look no further! Let’s make flavorful recipes by using this powder. Don’t have enough time to play with ingredients? I have got you covered! When you have less time for cooking, this powder is the best solution.

“I love to talk about cooking and recipes, but I love as much talking about how food and cooking can change the world”.

Jose Andres

Chicken Masala using Chicken Masala powder

Looking for a spicy, creamy, and flavorful recipe? Your search stops here. Entice your taste buds with chicken masala recipe.  If you have got a good brand of masala powder, you’re few steps away from the delicious dish.  Follow the step by step instructions and become a cooking expert by following our blog.

Ingredients

Serving (3 persons)

• Chicken –(2.20 lb.)
• Oil (0.75fl. oz)
• Onion (2, finely chopped)
• Green chili (2)
• Ginger Garlic Paste(0.75 oz)
• Tomato chopped (2)
• Turmeric powder(1/3 oz)
• Chili Powder(1/6 oz)
• Chicken Masala Powder(1.5 oz)
• Salt (as per taste)
• Few Coriander leaves
• Few Mint leaves
• Water(6 fl. oz)

Method:

1. Heat oil in a wide saucepan; add finely chopped onions, green chili and sauté well until onions turn golden brown.
2. Now add ginger garlic paste and fry it for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, tomatoes, turmeric powder, chili powder, chicken masala powder and mix thoroughly.
4. Add chicken to the masala mix and fry for about 5 minutes. Add salt and mix it well.
5. When the masala and chicken are mixed well, and the chicken is no longer pink, then add water to the chicken. Cover the chicken and let it cook on a medium flame for about 10-15 minutes.
6. When the chicken is half done, add coriander leaves and mint leaves to infuse the flavors. Close the lid again & cook the chicken.
7. Finally, garnish it with coriander leaves and curry leaves (optional).
8. The chicken masala is ready to be served. Serve with rice or Naan bread.
9. The easiest recipe to prepare this delicacy, isn’t it? A quick and perfect recipe for celebrating special events at home!

Pepper Chicken Masala | Enjoy Taste of India in the States

I am addicted to this dish. This masala powder is hot and spicy in aromatic and is so yummy. Enjoy this comfort meal with your family at home. Ready to make yourself a lighter and healthier pepper chicken masala? Here it is!

Ingredients

Serving (3-4)

• Roughly Chopped Onion (2)
• Green chili (1, finely chopped)
• Ginger &Garlic Paste (0.5 oz)
• Curry Leaf
• Pepper Chicken Masala Powder(2 oz)
• Chicken Breasts (2.2 lb. cut into bite-sized pieces)
• Vegetable Oil (0.5 oz)
• Black Peppercorns(0.5 oz, either whole or crushed)
• Salt (as per taste)
• Cilantro leaves (for garnish and cooked basmati rice for serving, optional)

Method

1. Take a pan and add the chicken, small amount of water, salt, and 2 ½ tsp of Chicken Masala Powder. Let it cook for 15 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Sauté chopped onion for few minutes
3. Now add 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste, chopped green chili, and curry leaves till onions turn golden brown.
4. Add the cooked chicken and add 1 ½ teaspoon of Pepper chicken Masala and gravy of cooked chicken.
5. Add half a glass of water for gravy. Let it cook for 15 minutes or until done.
6. Garnish with crushed black peppercorns according to your taste and cilantro leaves.
7. Serve with cooked rice or Naan bread.

Delightfully Scrumptious Chilli chicken

Are you looking for something packed with spices and flavors? Want to cook restaurant-style sweet and spicy chili chicken at home? Don’t know how to cook it? Don’t fret! I am here with a quick and easy recipe. If you’ve never had this dish before, just try it for once. By following the step by step instructions, anyone can ditch the restaurant meal.

Ingredients

Serving (2-3)

Here’s what you need to cook this fantastically delicious recipe.

For Marinade

• Boneless chicken (1.1 lb.)
• Egg (1)
• Corn flour (1/3 oz.)
• Soya Sauce (2 mL)
• Chilli Chicken Masala Powder (1/3 oz)
• Oil for fry

For Sauce

• Garlic chopped (4 cloves)
• Ginger (1, Julian)
• Green Chillies (2)
• Oil (2 fl. Oz)
• Salt (as per taste)
• Soy Sauce (1/3 oz)
• Chilli Sauce (1/3 oz)
• Tomato Ketchup (1/3 oz)
• Chilli Chicken Masala Powder (1/3 oz)
• Water (8 fl. Oz)
• Onion Cubed (½)
• Capsicum Cubed (½)
• Cornflour (1/3 oz)
• Spring onions for garnish

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, add boneless chicken, egg, cornflour, soya sauce, chili chicken masala powder and salt to taste.
2. Mix well and marinate it rest for 15 minutes
3. Heat oil in a pan to deep fry marinated chicken.
4. Don’t over-crowd the pan, fry the chicken in batches. Fry until it turns dark brown
5. Heat 4 tbsp. oil in a pan
6. Add roughly chopped garlic, and Julian cut ginger and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
7. Add green chilies, chili chicken masala powder, soy sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, and salt to taste.
8. Stir fry for 3 minutes and then add a cup of water for gravy.
9. Let it cook for a few minutes until it starts simmering.
10. Add the fried chicken into the pan, add onion and capsicum.
11. If the sauce is not thick enough, mix water and 2 tsp of cornflour and add to the chicken. Let it cook for 5 minutes.
12. It’s ready to serve. Garnish with spring onions.

Final Remarks

A flavorful dry chili chicken recipe! Want more gravy? It’s simple. Double the ingredients of the sauce to enjoy gravy version, Yummy!!!

I am super obsessed with chicken masala powder. As a professional, I haven’t found enough time to prepare food before. But now, with these quick ingredients, I can cook a meal in less time.  Have you ever tried chicken masala powder while preparing food at home? Try these magical recipes and cook food for your family and special occasions at home.