- Servings:
- Preparation time: 2 minutes.
- Blending time: 2-3 minutes.
- Total time: 5 minutes.
I simply say this masala powder is great, nice! It can be use in dal; also can be used as seasoning in raita and as an appetizer as jal-jeera Drink.
“Dal ka masala powder” is a specially crafted spice blend that adds depth, aroma, and warmth to everyday lentil dishes. Prepared from a balanced mix of spices such as coriander seeds, cumin, black pepper, cloves and cinnamon, this masala is designed to transform a simple bowl of dal into a wholesome, aromatic delight.
In Indian households, dal is not just food but comfort itself; cooked daily as a staple across regions. Adding dal ka masala powder while cooking enhances its flavor, that elevates the humble lentils into a nourishing, soul-satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
- Kala namak: 1 tablespoon
- Black pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Cumin seed: 1 tablespoon
- Coriander: 1 tablespoon
- Dry ginger: 1 teaspoon
- Dry mango powder: 1 tablespoon
- Clove: 10-12 no.
- Cinnamon: 3-4” piece
- Asafoetida: ½ teaspoon
- Nutmeg: ½ no.
Preparation:
- Dry roast cumin seed, keep aside.
- Break dry ginger, kala namak and nut Meg roughly, keep aside.
Method:
- Grind cumin, dry ginger, kala namak roughly.
- Add remaining ingredients, grind till fine powder.
- Sieve and grind again the residue.
- Store this powder “dal ka masala” into air tight container, for months.
Dal ka masala powder by Nag Ratna Sahu is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.