Chole Masala Powder Video

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Readymade masala powders are available in the market, and it is so easy and tempting to simply grab a packet when you go shopping. But, how many of you feel that it does not have the same flavour and aroma of the masala your mother and grandmother made at home?

Recipe Description for Chole Masala Powder , How To Make Chole Masala Powder

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 7 mins
Makes 1 cup
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Ingredients

For Chole Masala Powder
12-15 whole dry kashmiri red chilli
1 stick cinnamon (dalchini) , approximately 3”
2 black cardamom (badi elaichi)
4 to 6 bayleaves (tejpatta) , depending upon the size
2 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tbsp caraway seeds (shahjeera)
4 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
8 cloves (laung / lavang)
2 tbsp pomegranate seeds (anardana)
1 tsp black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1/2 tsp grated nutmeg (jaiphal)
1/2 tsp dried ginger (soonth) powder
1/2 tsp mace (javantri) powder
1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tsp black salt (sanchal)
1 tsp salt

Method

For chole masala powder

To make the {span class="bold1"}chole masala powder{/span}, take a broad non-stick pan and add the kashmiri dry red chillies to it. The stem of the chillies should be removed and they should be cut into 2 pieces horizontally.
Now, add the cinnamon, black cardamom and bayleaves. Dry roast them on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till they turn aromatic. Transfer to a plate and let them cool.
In the same non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, caraway seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, carom seeds, cloves, pomegranate seeds and black peppercorns. Dry roast them on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till they change their color. Transfer to a plate and keep aside to cool.
Mix together all the dry roasted ingredients and blend in a mixer till smooth.
Put mixture in a bowl and add the nutmeg, dried mango powder, mace powder, asafoetida, black salt and salt.
Mix well with your fingertips for 1 to 2 minutes.
Store the {span class="bold1"}chole masala powder{/span} in an air-tight container and use as required.

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