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Tarla Dalal
19 February, 2025


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peri peri masala recipe | piri piri spice mix | Indian style peri peri | with amazing 20 images.
Peri Peri or Piri Piri in Swahili means Pepper Pepper! In Spain and Portugal, the term traditionally referred to spicy sauces and chilli-based powders used in barbeques. Indian style Peri peri is very easy to make and can be made in 5 mins. If you are someone who loves spicy food, I am sure you are going to love this peri peri masala recipe.
However, over time, the term peri peri masala has become popular globally as a spice mix that is mixed with French fries. With chilli powder and flakes, garlic, spice powders and herbs, this Peri Peri Masala is sure to tickle your taste buds.
You can prepare the peri peri masala and store it in an airtight container in the fridge, so you can toss it into your French Fries or Makahana any time to enjoy a fiery treat. peri peri masala is served in small packets at Mcdonalds in India so that it would be mixed with french fries and relished by kids.
Enjoy peri peri masala recipe | piri piri spice mix | Indian style peri peri | with detailed step by step photos below.
Peri Peri Masala recipe - How to make Peri Peri Masala
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
5 Mins
Makes
0 cup
Ingredients
For Peri Peri Masala
2 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
3 tsp garlic (lehsun) powder
1 tsp dried ginger powder (sonth)
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
4 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal)
1/2 tsp salt to taste
Method
For peri peri masala
- To make peri peri masala, combine all the ingredients in a mixer jar.
- Blend till it becomes fine powder.
- Transfer the peri peri masala into an air-tight container. It stays fresh upto 1 month when refrigerated.
- Use the peri peri masala as required.
peri peri masala recipe | piri piri spice mix| Indian style peri peri | Video by Tarla Dalal
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List of ingredients for peri peri masala: 2 tbsp kashmiri red chilli powder, 2 tsp chilli flakes, 3 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ginger powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp amchur powder, 4 tsp oregano, 1 tsp black pepper powder, 2 tsp sugar, ½ tsp black salt and ½ tsp salt to taste.See the below list of image for peri peri masala.
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To make peri peri masala recipe | piri piri spice mix | Indian style peri peri | in a mixer add 2 tbsp kashmiri red chilli powder.
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Add 2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika).
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Add 3 tsp garlic (lehsun) powder.
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Add 1 tsp ginger powder.
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Add 2 tsp onion powder.
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Add 2 tsp amchur powder. You can also use chaat masala.
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Add 4 tsp dried oregano.
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Add 1 tsp black pepper powder.
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Add 2 tsp sugar to balance the strong flavours of the Peri Peri masala.
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Add ½ tsp black salt. It is also called as sanchal, it gives a distinct flavour which is unique when compared to the table salt.
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Add ½ tsp salt to taste.
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Blend till it becomes fine powder.
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Transfer the peri peri masala | piri piri spice mix | Indian style peri peri | into an air tight container and use as required. The shelf life of this Peri Peri masala is about 1 month if kept refrigerated.
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To make peri peri masala recipe | piri piri spice mix | Indian style peri peri | in a mixer add 2 tbsp kashmiri red chilli powder.
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You can use this peri peri masala as a seasoning for French fries.
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If you are jain you can skip the garlic and onion powder.
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Sugar is added to balance out the flavours.
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Instead of chilli flakes you can also add red chilli powder.
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You can use this peri peri masala as a seasoning for French fries.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 3 cal |
Protein | 0 g |
Carbohydrates | 0.7 g |
Fiber | 0 g |
Fat | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 0 mg |
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Chetan
March 13, 2025, midnight
No pepper

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
No.

ajay singh
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

prachi shinde
March 13, 2025, midnight
actually i want peri peri sause

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Prachi, We will come up with a recipe for peri peri sauce. Thanks for your suggestion.

Rajesh Sharma
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for very important spicy punch...

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Rajesh. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Mansi Mehta
March 13, 2025, midnight
Please guide me for making peri peri sauce which we get at Nandos

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Mansi we are very sorry we do not have the recipe of peri peri sauce...

Daxa
March 13, 2025, midnight
I use peri peri masala for marinating seafood also. I have added dhania and jeera powder to add more flavour to this recipe. To make it more colorful I use Spanish sweet paprika.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Daxa. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Archana M
March 13, 2025, midnight
Peri peri masala.. Finally i have found the recipe.. Taste best and super yumm with french fries, makhanas.. and simple to make.. I have made this in double the quantity and stored it.. for my future use.. Thank you for the recipe.

Ritu
March 13, 2025, midnight

R S Srinivasa Shetty.
March 13, 2025, midnight
Madam Tarala Dalam, What is the essential difference if peri - peri chilli powder is used in the masala ? Given purposes of used spices are really guiding factors to make tailor made peri - peri masala. Thank you for the academic information.

Olyver
March 13, 2025, midnight

Khader Sharif
March 13, 2025, midnight

rajesh
March 13, 2025, midnight
nice