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Lal Masala Is the Superpowered Flavor Booster I Always Keep on Hand

Published on August 04, 2026
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Lal Masala Is the Superpowered Flavor Booster I Always Keep on Hand
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 2 Servings

This 4-ingredient Indian spice paste is an easy-to-make all-purpose flavor booster. Use it in stews or gravies, or as a marinate for fish or chicken.

Ingredients

  • 11 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup Kashmiri chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Smash 11 garlic cloves and place in a blender or food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Add 1/3 cup Kashmiri chili powder, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 2 teaspoons ground cumin. Blend for 1 minute. The result should be a powdery mix.
  2. Scrape down the sides of the blender. Repeat blending and scraping 8 more times. The mixture will eventually become less powdery, and the goal is a grainy paste (resist the urge to add more vinegar).

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 04, 2026
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Servings: 2 Servings
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