Achari Masala Powder

Prep and Cooking Time: 20 mins.

Ingredients:

3 tsp Coriander Seeds

3 tsp Cumin Seeds

2½ tsp Fennel Seeds (Variary/Saunf)

2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)

1½ tsp Mustard Seeds (Rai)

1 tsp Kalonji Seeds (Nigella Seeds)

6 Dry Red Chillies, Stalks Removed

1 tsp Turmeric Powder

1½ tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder

1 tsp Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)

½ tsp Hing (Asafoetida)

Method:

1. Heat the pan on a low flame; once warm, add the coriander seeds and roast for a minute.

2. Add the cumin seeds and roast for 30 seconds, then add the fennel seeds and roast for 2 more minutes, then remove on a plate.

3. Add the fenugreek seeds and roast for a minute, then add the mustard seeds and roast for 30 seconds, add the kalonji seeds and roast for two more minutes, then remove on a plate.

4. Roast the red chillies for two minutes, remove on a plate, then let cool.

5. Add all the roasted seeds with the turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, amchur and hing; grind to a fine powder.

6. Sift the powder, store it in a dry, airtight jar, and use as needed.

• Your achari masala is ready!

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