If you can't find a Tandoori Masala Seasoning in your spice isle, you can most certainly make it. I tried this too because when I researched where Tandoori came from I found that some cultures utilize different spices. The Whole Foods organic brand I bought has paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic, cardamom and ginger. I decided I liked the color and flavor of more turmeric, ginger and garlic so that is why I have added it to the seasoning I bought for this recipe.

I also used a homemade seasoning recipe that used turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and pepper in addition to the spices mentioned above. Adding cinnamon and nutmeg tasted really good but I wanted to keep it simple. It truly is a cinch to just take 4 tsp. right out of a jar! But if you are so inclined you can make your own seasoning. Here is what I used in place of my store-bought 4 tsp. of Tandoori Seasoning: ½ tsp. turmeric, ¼ tsp. cinnamon, ½ tsp. paprika, ½ tsp. cumin, ¼ tsp. cardamom, ¼ tsp. coriander and pinch of clove and nutmeg. I used the fresh garlic and ginger but you certainly could use ¼ tsp each of these ground spices. To be FreeDiet approved omit paprika, nutmeg, pepper or blends that use cayenne. I used chicken thighs, breast, legs and or a mix of all. I prefer the drum sticks alone as they cook fast. The thicker the meat the longer it takes to cook. Please use organic when you can.