Shan Chicken Masala - 50g

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Shan Chicken Masala 50g

Shan Chicken Masala 50g is a ready-to-use spice blend built specifically for chicken dishes, from everyday curries to grilled preparations and marinades. At €1.35 per pack, it is one of the most affordable and consistently reliable chicken masalas available at Mini India Grocery, with delivery across the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.

The blend is made with natural ingredients and contains no preservatives or artificial additives. The 50g pack is practical for regular use, sized for one to two cooking sessions without the waste that comes from larger packs losing potency over time.

Key Features

• Authentic flavour sourced from quality ingredients that deliver the real character of a South Asian chicken masala, not an approximation of it.
• Convenient 50g packaging that is easy to store and use without committing to a large quantity. Good for households that cook chicken masala regularly but not in bulk.
• Versatile across chicken preparations including curries, grills, stovetop cooking, marinades and soups. The blend is balanced enough to work across different cooking methods without any single spice note overpowering the dish.
• No preservatives. Made with natural spices only, free from artificial additives.

Benefits

• Rich, balanced flavour that enhances chicken without masking the natural taste of the meat. The spice balance in the Shan blend covers heat, warmth, sourness and aroma in proportion, which is what separates a well-made masala from a one-dimensional powder.
• Straightforward to use. Follow the instructions on the pack and the result is consistent. No measuring, no blending and no guesswork on spice ratios.
• Natural ingredients that keep the dish wholesome. No fillers, no artificial colours, no flavour enhancers.

How to Use Shan Chicken Masala

• For chicken curry, fry the masala in oil with onion and tomato before adding chicken and water. The frying stage is important because the fat-soluble compounds in the spice blend need oil to release their full flavour and colour.
• For grilled or roasted chicken, combine the masala with yoghurt, ginger garlic paste and oil to create a marinade. Coat the chicken and rest for at least 2 hours before cooking. Longer marination gives a noticeably deeper flavour.
• For soups and other creative uses, add a smaller quantity of the masala as a seasoning during simmering rather than using the full pack as a curry base.
• Use Cases
• Everyday chicken dishes where a reliable spice blend makes the cooking process faster and the result more consistent than building the spice profile from scratch.
• Special occasions where the priority is a well-balanced restaurant-style chicken curry without the complexity of sourcing and measuring individual spices.
• Marinades and experimentation across grills, soups and other recipes that benefit from a pre-mixed, balanced chicken spice profile.

About Shan

Shan Foods has been producing spice blends since 1981 and is one of the most widely used brands among the South Asian diaspora in Europe. Their chicken masala is a staple product that has remained consistent in quality and flavour profile across decades of use. The 50g format is particularly popular with households in the Netherlands and Belgium who cook chicken masala regularly and prefer a fresh pack each time over storing a larger quantity.

Available at Mini India Grocery for €1.35 per 50g pack. Free delivery on orders over 29 euros within the Netherlands and over 39 euros for Germany and Belgium. Free in-store pickup at Gijsbrecht van Amstelstraat 170, 1214 BD Hilversum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shan Chicken Masala different from other Shan masalas like Shan Karahi or Shan Butter Chicken?

Shan Chicken Masala is a general-purpose chicken spice blend that works across curry styles, grills and marinades. Shan Karahi Masala is built specifically for the dry, wok-cooked karahi style with black pepper and ginger as dominant notes. Shan Butter Chicken Masala has a milder, creamier spice profile. The chicken masala is the most versatile of the three.

Can I use Shan Chicken Masala in a yoghurt marinade for grilling?

Yes and it works well. Combine the masala with plain yoghurt, ginger garlic paste and a tablespoon of oil and coat the chicken before resting in the fridge. The yoghurt's acidity helps the spices penetrate the meat surface. Minimum 2 hours, overnight for better results.

How much Shan Chicken Masala should I use per kg of chicken?

One full 50g pack per 750g to 1kg of chicken is the standard amount. For a lighter result with less heat, use three quarters of the pack and adjust. Because the blend contains salt, taste before adding any extra seasoning.

Is Shan Chicken Masala suitable for boneless chicken or only bone-in?

It works for both. Bone-in chicken produces a richer curry because the bones release collagen into the gravy during cooking. Boneless chicken cooks faster and absorbs the spice more evenly in marinades. The masala itself performs the same way regardless of the cut.

Is Shan Chicken Masala halal?

Yes. Shan products are halal certified across their full range including the Chicken Masala.

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