Some North Indian Masala !

These are some typical north Indian masala powders that are used in our cuisine.

GARAM MASALA

INGREDIENTS :

Black cardamom - 100 gms

Peppercorn -100 gms

Cumin - 100 gms

Cinnamon - 25 gms

Bay leaves -- 3 or 4 leaves

METHOD :

Dry roast all the ingredients.

Grind them to a fine powder and store.

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KALAUNJI MASALA

INGREDIENTS :

Coriander - 200 gms

Fennel - 50 gms

fenugreek - 25 gms

nigella/Kalaunji/ mangrail - 20 gms

METHOD :

Dry roast all the ingredients except kalaunji.

Coarsely grind all the roasted ingredients.

Add kalaunji. Mix thoroughly and store.

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KACHAURI MASALA

INGREDIENTS :

Coriander - 2 tbsp

Fennel - 1 tbsp

Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp

Black cardamom - 2

Cinnamon - 1/2 inch

Cumin -1 tbsp

METHOD :

Coarsely grind coriander, fennel, black cardamom and cinnamon.

Sauté all the ingredients in a little oil.

Now add the filling (which can be ground paste of any lentil like urad, chana or boiled potatoes or chopped onions) of the kachauri and fry for some time.