Peri peri masala is a spicy tangy indian spice mix. It is a combination of indian spices, herbs, garlic, spice powders etc. Making peri peri at home is very easy takes just few minutes of time. Lets learn to make peri peri masala recipe with video and stepwise pictures.
Peri peri masala is an indian spice mix orginated from Spain, Portugese, South Africa. Peri Peri or Piri Piri means pepper pepper in Swahili. The term peri peri orginally refers to the spicy sauces and spices powders. It is also caled piri piri masala.
About Peri peri masala
Peri peri masala is a spicy indian spice mix so if you are lover of spicy food then you will love it. It has become globally popular these days. Peri peri masala can be used in french fries, bread sticks, barbeque chicken, crispy corn and many more such crispy starters.
You can make peri peri masala at home in just 5 minutes if you have the ingredients in hand. I have used most ingredients easily available in pantry. I skipped citric acid alone but tastewise its very close except the slight sourness. But you can add chat masala or amchur powder to get that taste too.
To make piri piri masala – just crush chilli flakes, onion flakes, dried parsely, oregano, sugar using a mortar and pestle then mix it along with other ingredients like garlic powder, kashmiri red chilli powder, ginger powder, pepper powder, black salt and amchur power.
I always wanted to taste peri peri masala, finally got a pack but it was too spicy especially for kids. So that was the main reason for me to try this at home.
I checked the ingredients list, googled then finally tried this homemade batch. Though I did use few store bought powders to make this, am so satisfied with the taste.
Variations
- The orginally recipe may use citric acid to give that slight sourness, I skipped that alone. But as an alternate you can use 1/4 tsp amchur or chat masala powder.
- If you don’t have kasmiri red chilli powder you can use regular chilli powder but add 3/4 tbsp as it might turn out very spicy.
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Peri peri masala | Piri piri masala
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp kashmiri red chilli powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp black salt
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp amchur powder (optional)to give more sour taste
To crush:
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp onion flakes
- 1/2 tsp dried parseley
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- To a hand mortar pestle add all the items listed under 'to crush' and crush it well.
- It will be slightly coarse only, set aside.To a small mixing bowl - add all the items along with the crushed mixture.
- Mix well now the homemade peri peri masala is ready.You can use this for any starters like french fried,makhana etc.
- Store in airtight container.
Video
Notes
- I have used kashmiri red chilli powder for bright color you can use normal chilli powder but reduce it as it will be very spicy.
- I didn't have citric acid but its used to give a sour taste so if you have add 1/4 tsp and crush it along with crushed items.Add 1/4 tsp amchur /chat masala powder for more salty taste as that of citric acid.
- If you are using onion powder you can add it directly.I used onion flakes so crushed it.
- You can taste it and adjust according to your liking too.
- The color of the spicemix depends on the chilli powder color.I used homemade kashmiri chilli powder.
How to make peri peri masala
1.To a hand mortar pestle add all the items listed under ‘to crush’
2.Crush it well.
3.The mixture will be slightly coarse only, set aside.
4.To a small mixing bowl – add all other items mentioned in the ingredients list.
5. Now add crushed mixture to it.
6. Mix it well until evenly mixed. Store in airtight container. Add to roasted makhana or french fries and enjoy!!
Peri peri masala is ready. You can use this for any starters like french fried,makhana etc.
Spicy tangy peri peri masala ready.
Expert tips
- I have used kashmiri red chilli powder for bright color you can use normal chilli powder but reduce it as it will be very spicy.
- I didn’t have citric acid but its used to give a sour taste so if you have add 1/4 tsp and crush it along with crushed items.Add 1/4 tsp amchur /chat masala powder for more salty taste as that of citric acid.
- If you are using onion powder you can add it directly.I used onion flakes so crushed it.
- You can taste it and adjust according to your liking too.
- The color of the spicemix depends on the chilli powder color.I used homemade kashmiri chilli powder.
FAQs
1.What is peri peri masala?
Peri peri masala is a spicy tangy indian spice mix which is a combination of indian spices, herbs, garlic, spice powders etc.
2.What is the meaning of peri peri?
The term peri peri orginally refers to the spicy sauces and spices powders. Peri peri is a type of red chilli used for giving food a spicy taste. Peri-peri is also known as the African Birds-Eye chilli.
3.What is peri peri masala made of?
Peri peri masala is an indian spice mix of various herbs and spices in a particular measure to get the perfect tangy taste.
4.What is the taste of peri peri masala?
Peri peri masala has an unique taste which is tangy slightly spicy with a hint of sweetness too.
References : Cambridge dictionary
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