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mix in the remaining
masala powders if
mentioned and store in
airtight containers.
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Chaat masala
coriander seeds- 2 tbsp
cumin seeds- 1 tbsp
ajwain seeds- ½ tsp
red chillies- 2
amchur powder -½ tsp
salt -2 tbsp or to taste
garam masala1- tsp
pepper corns-½ tsp
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Curry leaves
powder
curry leaves-washed and dried2 cups,
cumin seeds1- tbsp,coriander seeds-2
tbsp,
red chillies-6 or to taste,fenugreek-½
tsp,salt- to taste,pepper corns-1 tsp,
garlic flakes-6 (optional)
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Garam masala
coriander-2 tsp,cumin -2 tsp,peppercorns-
15,cardamom- 8,cinnamon-8 ,cloves -8,
mace flower- 1, bay leaf-2.
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Pappula podi
split chick peas-½ cup
cumin seeds-½ tsp
garlic flakes-2
red chillies-4 or to taste
dry coconut powder-2 tsp (optional)
salt- to taste
roast split chick peas
using the programme,
stir in between. cool
and grind along with
the other ingredients in
an electric blender.
serve with plain white
rice and ghee.
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Rasam
powder
microwave
safe flat
glass dish
red chillies8
coriander seeds1 cup
toor dal ¼ cup
fenugreek (methi seeds) ½ tsp
peppercorns ¼ cup
cumin seeds ¼ cup
mustard seeds½ tbsp
tumeric powder½ tbsp
roast all the
ingredients using the
menu except masala
powders.
stir in between during
the programme.
roast till they turn
aromatic and brown.
cool and grind the
roasted ingredients in
an electric blender.
mix in the remaining
masala powders if
mentioned and store in
airtight containers.
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sambar
powder
red chillies 2 cups
coriander seeds ¾ cup
chana dal½ tbsp
urad dal (black gram dal) ½ tbsp
peppercorns ½ tsp
cumin seeds¼ tbsp
methi seeds ½ tsp
asafoetida½ tsp
mustard seeds ½ tsp
curry leaves (washed and dried) ¼ cup
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Tandoori
masala
powder
coriander seeds-½ cup
cumin seeds-½ cup
amchur powder- 2 tsp
dried mint leaves-1 tsp
deep red colour- 3 tsp
chilli powder1- tsp