Rajah is the spice brand British Asian kitchens and corner shops buy in bulk, which is a better recommendation than any supermarket blend. The packets are plain and the spice is the product.
In stock now: Hot Madras Curry Powder 100g, Tandoori Masala 100g and Tandoori Masala 400g.
Madras powder is hotter and more chilli led than a generic curry powder. Tandoori masala is the red spice blend that goes into yoghurt as a marinade, not into the pan. The 400g packet is the one people buy once they know they will use it. Imported from the UK and shipped from Massachusetts.
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Rajah is not a supermarket own brand and it is not a gourmet import. It is the working spice brand of British Asian kitchens, sold in plain packets and bought by people who cook curry often rather than occasionally.
Madras, Tandoori and Packet Sizes
Hot Madras curry powder is chilli forward and used in the pan with onions and tomato. Tandoori masala is a different job: mixed into yoghurt as a marinade for chicken or paneer before grilling, and it is what gives tandoori its colour. The 100g is for trying, the 400g for a kitchen that means it.
FAQ
Q1: What is Madras curry powder?
A hotter, more chilli led curry powder blend, named after the southern Indian city.
Q2: How do you use tandoori masala?
Mix it into plain yoghurt with lemon, coat the meat or vegetables and leave to marinate before grilling or roasting.
Q3: How should ground spices be stored?
In an airtight container away from light and heat. Ground spice loses strength faster than whole.