Step-by-step
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firstly, in a pan take ¼ cup coriander seeds, ¼ cup cumin, 2 tsp pepper, 1 tsp clove, 2 pod black cardamom, 2 inch cinnamon, 1 mace, 1 tsp fennel, 1 tsp shah jeera.
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roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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further, add 10 dried red chilli and roast until the chilli puffs up and turns crunchy.
4
cool completely and transfer to a mixi.
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add 2 tbsp aamchur, 2 tbsp kasuri methi and 1 tsp turmeric.
6
blend to a fine powder without adding any water.
7
finally, chana masala powder is ready. store in an airtight container for longer shelf life and prepare chana masala when required.
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Notes
- firstly, adjust the amount of chillis based on the spice level you are looking for.
- also, roast the spices on low flame to prevent from burning.
- additionally, you can also add salt to the spice blend as it acts as a preservative.
- finally, chole masala powder recipe can also be used to prepare pulao.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/chana-masala-powder-recipe-chole-masala/