Learning to cook authentic Indian food can be very intimidating, especially without a good masala recipe. These dishes have vastly different flavors from the southern comfort food I grew up with. But, luckily for us, my mother-in-law is one of South Africa’s best Indian cooks and she has taught us well! This mixed masala recipe is so easy to make and will take your cooking to the next level!
South African Indians have a unique cuisine – a blend of traditional Indian recipes with their own South African flair. This mix is something that we always keep stocked at home since we use this versatile masala for everything from curries to braai (BBQ) meat.
This mix is more for flavor than for spiciness. I like to start with this masala to build flavor and then add cayenne chili powder for heat as needed for each dish. The Kashmiri chili powder I use is super mild but has a beautiful color and great flavor.
Where do I get the ingredients for this mixed masala recipe?
Most of the ingredients for this masala recipe can be found in your local grocery store. If you have an Indian grocery store nearby they will also have everything you need for this recipe. If you can’t find these ingredients in person – or would rather shop online! – Amazon has everything you need. I recommend the following products for the spices that may not be in your usual supermarket:
It may seem like a lot to purchase, but I promise its worth it. This mix will last forever and can be used for virtually anything. We use this masala in so many of our recipes so whip up a big batch and enjoy!
Mixed Masala
Ingredients
- 400 g Kashmiri Chili Powder
- 3 tbsp Cumin
- 3 tbsp Coriander Powder
- 3 tbsp Garam Masala
- 3 tbsp Turmeric
- 2 tbsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients and mix
Below are links to some of our favorite recipes using our mixed masala – we hope you enjoy!
