How To Make A Homemade King Masala Spice Blend

On this page, you’ll discover how to make your own King Masala blend using everyday pantry spices you can find almost anywhere. This mix replicates my Mandala King Masala perfectly, so you can prepare it in advance and use it in my recipe videos for consistently outstanding results. All you’ll need in addition to these spices is a good-quality garam masala—readily available at most well-stocked grocery stores.

Gathering the ingredients:

To begin, let’s ensure you have the necessary ingredients on hand. For this homemade King Masala, you’ll need:

Coriander Powder
Turmeric Powder
Red Chilli Powder
Asafoetida Powder

The Magic Formula:

Now, let’s delve into the formula behind my homemade King Masala. Each ingredient follows a simple pattern, making it easy to remember and replicate:

1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1/8 tsp asafoetida

Scaling It Up:

Now that you know the magic formula, you can use the following amounts to knock up approx 75g of Homemade King Masala Spice Blend. That’s the same amount we used to sell in our retail pouches.

8 tsp coriander
4 tsp turmeric
2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp asafoetida

Makes Approx 75g Of Spice Blend.

Give Everything A Good Mix.

Grab a large mixing bowl, preferably with a lip for easy pouring, and combine the ingredients according to the scaled-up measurements provided above. No need to stress about precision—a rough estimate will suffice. However, if you prefer exact measurements then see the next section.

How To Create The Spice Blend Using Kitchen Scales:

Here’s how you can create the formula using weights, both in metric and imperial units:

Coriander Powder:
Metric: 40 grams
Imperial: Approximately 1.41 ounces
Turmeric Powder:
Metric: 20 grams
Imperial: Approximately 0.71 ounces
Red Chilli Powder:
Metric: 10 grams
Imperial: Approximately 0.35 ounces
Asafoetida Powder:
Metric: 5 grams
Imperial: Approximately 0.18 ounces

That's It!

And there you have it—the formula to creating your very own homemade King Masala. With this homemade blend at your disposal, you’re equipped to tackle a myriad of Mandala recipes with confidence. So, the next time a recipe calls for Mandala King Masala, reach for your homemade blend and witness the culinary magic unfold before your eyes. Happy cooking!

Get a Garam Masala in your local hometown:

The vast majority of our Mandala recipes are made using both a King Masala and a Garam Masala, so in addition to creating this spice blend you will also need to purchase your own Garam Masala from the local grocery store. Fear not, as Garam Masala is the most popular Indian spice blend out there, so it should be widely available and for an affordable price too. If you want to cook the BBQ dishes in the Mandala recipe archive, then you’ll also need to use your own Tandoori Masala.

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