Ditch Packaged Masalas And Make These 8 Blends At Home

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1. Garam Masala

To make it at home, toast and grind together cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and cumin seeds.

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2. Curry Powder

While curry powder is not traditionally Indian, it's commonly used in Westernised Indian dishes. To make your own, mix ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, mustard powder, fenugreek, and black pepper.

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3. Tandoori Masala

This blend is perfect for marinating meats and vegetables for that classic tandoori flavour. Combine ground coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and garlic powder.

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4. Chaat Masala

Chaat masala adds a tangy and spicy flavour to street foods and snacks. Mix ground cumin, coriander, dried mango powder (amchur), black salt, black pepper, and dried mint leaves.

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5. Rasam Powder

To make rasam powder, roast and grind together dried red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, and turmeric.

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6. Sambar Powder

To make sambar powder, toast and grind together dried red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.

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7. Biryani Masala

Make biryani masala by grinding together cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, mace, nutmeg, black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and bay leaves.

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8. Pav Bhaji Masala

Create pav bhaji masala by grinding together dried red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and black cardamom pods.

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By preparing these spice blends at home, you can enjoy fresher flavours and tailor them to suit your taste preferences.