Category: Masala Powders

Goda Masala, is a tempting amalgamation of aromatic spices used as an essential flavor element in the famed Maharashtrian cuisine. Also known as Kala Masala, this smoky sweet spice blend has a whole range of Indian spices roasted to perfection...

Kashiraja author of ancient books Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, describes a plant thus - with leaves the dark shade of blue like sapphire, and bulbs white like jasmine, crystal, white lotus, moon...

Dal/Daal/Dhal…… a generic term used for a variety of glistening tiny lentils. Their myriad colours range from ivory white and yellow to pale red, olive green, brown, maroon and black. These tiny staples are powerhouses of protein. K.T. Achaya the...

Childhood memories especially those intertwined with food. never fade and so is mine ….Gongura ...tangy and spicy pickle mixed with piping hot rice drizzled with ghee/sesame oil is a delicious combination and is nostalgic indeed. I was introduced to this...

Ingredients for Chole/Chana Masala PowderKashmiri Chilly 15Bay Leaf 4Black Cardamom/BadiElaichi 2Cinnamon 3inch Stick 1Cloves/Lavang/Lavangam 8 PodsCoriander Seeds/Dhania 4 TbspCumin Seeds/Jeera 2 TbspPomegranate Seeds/Anardhana 2tbspShahjeera/Caraway Seeds 1tbspFennel Seeds/Saunf/Sombu 1tspCarom Seeds/Ajwain/Omum 1 TspBlack Peppercorn/Kalimirch/Milagu 1 TspDry Mango Powder. Amchur 1 TspNutmeg/Jaiphal/Jadikai Grated...

Ingredients for Dabeli Masala Powder:Cumin seeds – ½ tbspFennel seeds – ½ tbspCloves – 4Black peppercorns – 1 tspCinnamon – 1 inch pieceStar anise – 1Black cardamom – 1Bay leaf – 1Dried red chillies – 5-6White sesame seeds – 1...

INGREDIENTSCORIANDER SEEDS - 250 gmsFENNEL SEEDS /SAUNF - 250 gmsPOPPY SEEDS/KHUS KHUS - 250 gmsCLOVES - 50 gmsGREEN CARDAMOM - 50 gmsCINNAMON - 50 gmsCUMIN SEEDS - 100 gmsPEPPER CORNS - 100 gmsBLACK CARDAMOM/BADI ELAICHI - 50 gmsBAY LEAF -...

CUMIN SEEDS - 100 GCORIANDER SEEDS - 30GGREEN CARDAMOM - 25 GBLACK PEPPER - 20GBLACK CARDAMOM - 20 GDRY GINGER - 15 GCINNAMON - 10 GCLOVES - 10GMACE - 10GBAY LEAVES - 10G NUTMEG - 1 DRY ROAST ALL INGREDIENTS...

My family woke up to the 7th day of the week (Yes you guessed it right..its Sunday) to the aroma of murungakai (drumstick) sambar and potato roast our customary lunch menu. To add some frill the dining table will also...

A long and tiring day and came back home from work looking forward to a cup of delicious masala "chai" (spiced Indian tea). Tea has an ancient history and comprises four predominant types- green, white, oolong and black. In India...