{"title":"Chicken Masala","description":"\u003cp\u003eChicken masala is a ground spice blend built around coriander, chilli, cumin, turmeric and warm spices, balanced for chicken curry. Beyond the everyday curry blend, there are masalas for specific dishes: butter chicken, a mild, creamy tomato gravy, chicken 65, the fiery fried starter from Chennai, chilli chicken and lollipop from the Indo-Chinese menu, and broast, the Pakistani-style fried chicken with a crisp, spiced coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a curry masala for a gravy dish, a fry masala for starters, and a recipe packet when you want a specific restaurant dish with no guesswork. Many South Indian chicken masalas are hot and heavy on fennel and pepper, while Pakistani packets are strongly seasoned and often salted. Larger tubs are handy for families who cook chicken curry every week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fried dishes, mix the masala with yoghurt, ginger garlic paste and a little lemon juice, coat the chicken and leave it for at least an hour, or overnight in the fridge. For curries, fry the masala in oil after the onions until it smells cooked. Compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tandoori-and-tikka-masala\"\u003etandoori and tikka masala\u003c\/a\u003e for grilled chicken, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/karahi-and-korma-masala\"\u003ekarahi and korma masala\u003c\/a\u003e for gravies, and the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/masalas\"\u003emasalas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aachi-butter-chicken-masala-100g","title":"Aachi Butter Chicken Masala 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAachi Butter Chicken Masala is a ground spice blend for murgh makhani, the creamy tomato and butter curry that is one of the best loved dishes on any Indian menu. Alongside red chilli, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and bay leaves, the blend includes sugar for the gentle sweetness of the sauce, cashews for body and semolina to help it thicken. Milk and butter go in at the end, which gives the rich, mild, orange gravy the dish is known for. Find more blends for chicken in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-masala\"\u003eChicken Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the pack, heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and fry 2 medium chopped onions until golden brown, then add 2 tbsp of ginger garlic paste and saute well. Grind 3 medium tomatoes, add them and cook until the raw smell goes. Stir in 1 tbsp of Aachi Butter Chicken Masala, add 300g of chicken pieces and cook until tender. Pour in 1 cup of milk with 2 tbsp of butter and cook until done, then add salt to taste. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with naan or roti. The pack says this serves 6 to 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains gluten (semolina) and tree nuts (cashews), plus sulphite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blend includes sugar and salt, so season at the end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalal India mark on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in an airtight container once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366608322899,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/aachi-butter-chicken-masala-100g-front.png?v=1791973898"},{"product_id":"aachi-chicken-65-masala-100g","title":"Aachi Chicken 65 Masala 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAachi Chicken 65 Masala is a ready coating and marinade mix for chicken 65, the fiery red fried chicken starter that began in Chennai and is now on restaurant menus across South India. Chilli powder, garlic, dry ginger, black pepper and green cardamom give the heat, while refined wheat flour, gram dhal, rice and corn flour form the crisp crust once the chicken hits the oil. Paprika extract gives the deep red colour. Find blends for curries, fries and tikka in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-masala\"\u003eChicken Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the pack, mix 300g of boneless chicken pieces with 1 tbsp of Aachi Chicken 65 Masala, 2 to 3 drops of vinegar, 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste and salt to taste. Mix well and leave aside for 30 minutes. Deep fry the pieces on a low flame in a shallow pan until cooked through and crisp. The pack suggests serving with mayonnaise; a squeeze of lime, sliced onions and fried curry leaves are traditional too. The same coating works on cauliflower, paneer or prawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains gluten from refined wheat flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mix is salty, so go easy when seasoning the marinade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalal India mark on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in an airtight container once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366614319443,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/aachi-chicken-65-masala-100g-front.png?v=1791973916"},{"product_id":"aachi-chicken-curry-masala-100g","title":"Aachi Chicken Curry Masala 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAachi Chicken Curry Masala is a South Indian blend for chicken kulambu, the everyday Tamil chicken curry cooked with onion, tomato and a splash of coconut milk. Coriander and chilli lead, with fennel, cumin, garlic and onion flakes, kasuri methi, turmeric and the whole spices of a Chettinad style kitchen: cinnamon, bay leaf, black pepper, cloves, star anise and green cardamom. A little gram dhal helps the gravy thicken. The pack notes it works for vegetable curry too. Find more blends for chicken in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-masala\"\u003eChicken Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the pack, heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan, add 2½ medium onions, 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste and 2½ chopped tomatoes and fry until golden brown. Add 300g of cleaned chicken pieces and saute with 1 tbsp of Aachi Chicken Curry Masala. Add salt to taste, 200ml of water and 2 tbsp of coconut milk, then cook for 10 to 15 minutes for a thick gravy. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with steamed rice or roti. The pack says this serves 6 to 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be used for vegetable curry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blend contains salt, so taste before seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalal India mark on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in an airtight container once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366615990611,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/aachi-chicken-curry-masala-100g-front.png?v=1791973924"},{"product_id":"aachi-chicken-lollypop-masala-100g","title":"Aachi Chicken Lollypop Masala 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAachi Chicken Lollypop Masala is a ready spice blend for chicken lollipop, the crisp, fiery red starter made from chicken drumsticks or wings with the meat pushed to one end of the bone. The blend does two jobs at once: chilli powder, coriander, onion and garlic flakes, dry ginger, fennel and black pepper season the chicken, while corn flour, rice and refined wheat flour build the crunchy coating. Paprika oleoresin gives the finished pieces their bold red colour. It is made in India and packed in a 100g carton. Find more blends for chicken in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-masala\"\u003eChicken Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack method starts with one egg white mixed with a teaspoon of ginger garlic paste and a tablespoon of the masala into a thick paste. Rub it over 250g of cleaned chicken drumstick pieces and leave them to rest for 45 minutes. Deep fry the marinated chicken in hot oil until crisp and cooked through, then serve hot. This serves 3 to 4 people. Fry in small batches so the oil stays hot and the coating stays crunchy, and set the lollipops out with a chilli dip or lime wedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoating flours are already in the blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains gluten from refined wheat flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt is in the mix, so taste before adding more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, imported by BTM International UK Ltd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366617399635,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/aachi-chicken-lollypop-masala-100g-front.png?v=1791973934"},{"product_id":"aachi-chilli-chicken-masala-100g","title":"Aachi Chilli Chicken Masala 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAachi Chilli Chicken Masala is a ready blend for chilli chicken, the Indo-Chinese favourite of crisp fried chicken tossed with onion, green chilli and capsicum. Red chilli powder and garlic lead the flavour, with a touch of sugar, cinnamon and cloves for warmth and depth, and corn flour so the same blend turns into a light batter when mixed with water. It is made in India and packed in a 100g carton. The pack suggests serving it with fried rice or noodles. Find more blends for chicken dishes in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-masala\"\u003eChicken Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix 250g of boneless chicken with a teaspoon of ginger garlic paste, two teaspoons of the masala and just enough water to coat every piece in batter, then leave it for about 30 minutes. Deep fry over high heat at first, then lower the flame until the chicken is cooked through. In a pan, heat two tablespoons of oil and saute one chopped onion, two slit green chillies and a cup of sliced capsicum with a teaspoon of the masala. Toss in the fried chicken, garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sulphite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorn flour in the blend makes the batter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne pack recipe serves 6 to 8 people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, imported by BTM International UK Ltd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366621036883,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/aachi-chilli-chicken-masala-100g-front.png?v=1791973952"},{"product_id":"chings-secret-chicken-65-masala-50g","title":"Ching's Secret Chicken 65 Masala 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eChing's Secret Chicken 65 Masala is a ready blend for Chicken 65, the fiery, deep fried chicken bites served as a starter across South India and on Indo-Chinese menus. Corn flour and wheat flour give the coating its crunch, while chilli, coriander, cumin, ginger, fennel, clove, cinnamon and star anise bring the heat and fragrance. Salt is already in the mix, so there is nothing to measure. Find more blends for chicken dishes in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-masala\"\u003eChicken Masala\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack recipe serves two. Mix 400g of boneless chicken pieces with 3 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 egg, 8 to 10 curry leaves and 2½ tsp (20g) of the masala, and leave for 10 minutes. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and crisp, then serve hot with sliced onion and lemon. The same coating works on paneer, cauliflower or prawns for a vegetarian or seafood version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 2½ tsp per 400g of chicken, with no extra salt needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains wheat; may contain soy, mustard, milk and celery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ching's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568590274899,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/chings-secret-chicken-65-masala-50g-front.png?v=1792749857"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/chicken-masala.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}