Bisi Bele Bath Masala Powder

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Learn how to make spicy bisi bele bath masala powder at home. This aromatic blend is key for a perfect, traditional Karnataka bisi bele bath recipe.

Prep Time7

Cook Time3

Total Time10

Course: Indian Spice Blend

Cuisine: Indian (South Indian)

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: uses (3 tablespoons each)

Calories: 99kcal

2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons chana dal
2 tablespoons urad dal
½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
8 green cardamom pods
12 cloves
2 one-inch pieces cinnamon
6-8 dried red chili peppers (like byadgi chilli peppers or Kashmiri chilli peppers)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Place the coriander seeds, chana dal, urad dal, fenugreek seeds, green cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon and dried red chili peppers in a small skillet. Turn heat on to medium-low.
Toast the spices until aromatic and lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add the sesame seeds and poppy seeds to the skillet.
Continue to toast until the seeds are lightly golden-brown. Turn off the heat and immediately transfer the spices to a plate or bowl to let them cool.
Once the spices have cooled down, transfer them to a spice grinder or blender and blend into a fine powder. Store the powder in an airtight jar for up to six months.