Chana masala powder recipe
This easy homemade chana masala spice blend adds mouthwatering, irresistible flavor and aroma to chana masala, making it even better than your favorite restaurant version.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 35kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
- 10 cloves
- 10 green cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 inch cinnamon stick (broken into smaller pieces)
- 8 dried red chili peppers
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon ajwain (caraway seeds)
- 2 tablespoons kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- 2 heaping teaspoons amchur (dried mango powder)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except the amchur on a dry skillet.
- Toast over medium-low heat for about eight minutes, until the spices are very aromatic and the coriander seeds are a couple of shades darker.
- Remove all spices to a plate, and stir in the powdered amchur. Let the spices cool to room temperature, then place in a blender or spice grinder.
- Blend into a fine powder.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg