Sandwich Masala Powder Recipe

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Updated: Nov 03, 2025 |
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With just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes, you can make this Mumbai-style Sandwich Masala at home. It will make your sandwiches taste even better!

Here are a few more Indian spice mix recipes I often make at home: Achari Masala Powder, Chaat Masala, Pulao Masala, Chai ka Masala, and Tikka Masala Spice.

Sandwich masala powder served in a bowl.

I make many of my own spice mixes at home, not only because they are very economical compared to store-bought ones, but also because the taste of homemade mixes is a world apart from what you buy.

This sandwich masala powder is one such example. Once you make it at home, you will never want to buy it. Try my easy recipe to make it.

About Sandwich Masala Powder

Sandwich Masala Powder is a spice mix sprinkled over Mumbai-style sandwiches to take their taste to the next level. It is a spicy, tangy spice mix made with just 7 ingredients in under 15 minutes.

A little sprinkle of this masala over the stuffing of your sandwiches will transport you to the streets of Mumbai.

This masala is easily available in stores, but making it at home has many advantages.

  1. It is much more economical.
  2. It is made using the best quality ingredients.
  3. Homemade spice mix has no added colors or preservatives.

This Bombay sandwich masala recipe is vegan and gluten-free, and it can be easily doubled or tripled.

Ingredients

You will need only a few ingredients that are likely already in your pantry: cumin seeds, whole black peppercorns (kali mirch), fennel seeds (saunf), cinnamon (dalchini), salt, dry mango powder (amchoor), and Kashmiri red chili powder.

How To Make Sandwich Masala Recipe – Step By Step

Step 1: Add the following ingredients to a pan and dry roast over low heat until slightly fragrant (4-5 minutes), stirring frequently.

  • ¼ cup cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 2-inch piece of cinnamon stick
Spices added to a pan.

Step 2: Remove the pan from the heat and let the spices cool completely.

Note: If the spices are not cooled completely, they may release some oil while grinding, making the grinding process difficult.

Roasted spices.

Step 3: Transfer them to a grinder or a small food processor along with the following ingredients and grind to make a smooth powder.

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mango powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
Spices transferred to a blender along with the remaining ingredients.

Step 4: Store in an airtight container. Use as required.

Ready sandwich masala.

Usage Suggestions

You can sprinkle a little of this spice mix on the stuffing of your sandwich recipes. It tastes best when sprinkled on potato stuffing, paneer stuffing, cucumber, or even cheese.

It can also be sprinkled over a bowl of grilled veggies or potatoes, or added to your paratha stuffing.

Storage Suggestions

You can store this spice mix in an airtight container at room temperature for about a month.

Use a clean and dry spoon to remove the masala, then close the jar tightly with a lid.

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Sandwich masala served in a bowl.
4.64 from 11 votes

Sandwich Masala Powder Recipe

With just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes, you can make this Mumbai-style Sandwich Masala Powder at home. It will make your sandwiches taste even better!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 10 tablespoons

Ingredients 

  • ¼ cup cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppers (kali mirch)
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds (saunf)
  • 2 inch piece of cinnamon stick (dalchini)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchoor)
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
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Instructions 

  • Dry roast cumin seeds, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, and cinnamon stick over low heat until slightly fragrant (4-5 minutes), stirring frequently.
  • Remove the pan from heat and let the spices cool completely. If the spices are not cooled completely, they might release some oil while grinding making the grinding difficult.
  • Transfer them to a grinder or a small food processor along with salt, dry mango powder, and chili powder and grind to make a smooth powder.
  • Store in an airtight container. Use as required.

Video

Notes

Store it in an air-tight container at room temperature for about a month. Make sure to use a clean and dry spoon to take the masala out and close the jar with a lid tightly again.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Sodium: 706mg, Potassium: 67mg, Vitamin A: 110IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1.9mg
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