4.0 out of 5 stars Aromatic spice blend

C.R. · 27 March 2025

The Zouk Tandoori Masala is a fantastic, high-quality spice blend that delivers an authentic and intense flavour. Packed with aromatic spices, it has a well-balanced blend where no single ingredient overpowers the rest, with a lovely aniseed edge that adds depth. The spice mix has a deep red colour and comes in a resealable 60g pouch, keeping it fresh and easy to store. This masala works beautifully as a dry rub for protein, or mixed with yoghurt for a rich, flavourful marinade. It creates a delicious crust when roasted or barbecued, and when cooked in the oven over a bed of onions, peppers, and aubergine, it develops into a lovely sauce. While it does have a noticeable kick, the heat is well-judged rather than overwhelming. The spices are fresh and vibrant, making it excellent value for money. The only minor drawback is the added colouring, as the natural spice tones would be more than enough. That said, this blend is perfect for elevating home-cooked tandoori dishes, and its versatility makes it a must-have for anyone who enjoys bold, authentic Indian flavours.

5.0 out of 5 stars A really quick way to hit great taste

C. · 6 April 2025

I obtained three of Zouk's spice mixes from the Vine programme - this Tandoori Masala plus their Chaat Masaala and Biryani Masala - and I'll review them together because they are all equally good. For details of their individual taste profiles see the sales pages, which I feel are accurate and reliable.Obviously this is a more expensive way of seasoning your Indian dishes, but ONLY if you cook regularly and buy your spices in bulk. Most of us don't do this, and buying spices in quantity therefore makes no sense as they will be past their best after a very few weeks, so for occasional cooking ready mixed blends like these in easily resealable stay-fresh packs actually make sense.All three deliver authentic Indian flavours, with plenty of aromatic top notes as well as spicy depths. You can add other elements during cooking to suit your own palate, of course; I added fresh green and red chillis plus garlic, but even on their own these mixes will keep you happy. Our favourite was the Tandoori Masala, which imparted great colour and flavour to our chicken dish; we used the Biryani Masala on both our rice and some cauliflower, and the Chaat Masala on a potato and butternut squash side dish with extra mustard seeds to give a little more oomph. All succeeded.I'm very happy to recommend these for your next easy cook Indian night.

3.0 out of 5 stars Not cheap - added colours - balanced flavour

V.R. · 3 May 2025

This is a nicely flavoured masala but why, why add colour to it? It's not a cheap spice blend and I think there are better value options out there.Having said that, the flavour was good. There is a bit of heat, but to too much and the balance between the spices is good. As a dry rub it works well, but also in a traditional wet curry the flavour is balanced.

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to put on, big bag and tastes nice

R. · 6 April 2025

Good spice bag, can cover about 2kg of chicken off one bag, really does well at replicating that tandoori flavour, using just the bag and no yoghurt. Easy to put on and tastes really nice

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious

J. · 11 April 2025

My family and I are vegetarian, and I’m always on the lookout for new spice mixes to try out, so I was really pleased to be able to try this Tandoori Masala spice mix. The spice blend comes in a resealable grip-seal pouch- a bit big for the amount of content ( which only covers the bottom third at the most!), but handy for storage. Lookswise, it’s a rich red, slightly gritty consistency, and smells delicious. I’ve used mine to replace the usual ras el hanout marinade, sprinkled over raw chunks of vegetables and halloumi prior to grilling them…..it gives the veggies a bit of a kick, along with a rich, spicy flavour which tastes delicious. And there’s enough spice in the pack to do several portions, so all in all, this is a reasonable price.

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor value for size and quality.

A. · 21 March 2025

This 60g tandoori mix doesn’t last long. Realistically, the whole packet is single use. I used this to marinate some chicken cubes for a curry, and I emptied the packet making one dish. Currently this sachet is listed as £3.50 but I have used tandoori dry rubs from other brands and paid a similar price – and they’ve lasted me a year!This mix unfortunately has some added colourings which are totally unnecessary and not what I aim for in my cooking, as I prefer whole, natural ingredients over aesthetics and unnatural colours. It also contains silicon dioxide, so the spice mix is being filled out with ingredients that are not natural herbs or spices, which I find poor for something that claims to be an authentic mix. Other tandoori spice mixes I've used do not contain these fillers or E numbers.The marinade tasted flavoursome, but personally, I would never order this again. It makes no sense in terms of value, and it looks more like a sample packet than a standalone product.

4.0 out of 5 stars Premium curry powder

S. · 12 March 2025

I buy curry powder as part of regular supermarket food shop as I prefer to make up my own curry to avoid the high sugar content of the pre-prepared curry sauce jars. This item is much more expensive than those I usually buy at a list price of £3.60 for 60g compared to the typical price of £2.00 for 90g that I pay for a branded product at the supermarket. The sealed packet looks appealing and comes with a best before date of one year and ten months into the future so it has a long shelf life. I like the taste of this rich blend of spices and consider it to be a premium product. However, because of the price differential I will be reverting to my usual brand when preparing a curry based meal after I have used up this Bolo Vine free trial product.

5.0 out of 5 stars Small pack, but tastes good.

L. · 18 April 2025

This spice blend really does go with basically anything pretty well. I tried them with vegetables and chicken, both dishes turned out delicious and aromatic. It is rich in flavour and is perfect for Indian-style dishes.