Chicken masala powder

Chicken masala is a special blend of spices which are used to marinate chicken or add as seasoning for many gravies and curries. The usual ingredients are bayleaf, ginger root, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorn, coriander seeds, fennel and chilli powder. It can be prepared at home or bought from a store. Use a food processor or blender to grind together the bay leaf, ginger, cinnamon, coriander seeds, salt, fennel seeds and chili powder. Combine this spice mix with the garam masala, lemon juice, turmeric and oil in a large bowl and the chicken masala is ready to be sprinkled over lamb or chicken before grilling or during marinating.