chole masala powder

Ingredients

 ¼ cup coriander seeds

¼ cup cumin / jeera

2 tsp pepper

1 tsp clove

2 pod black cardamom

2 inch cinnamon

1 mace / javitri

1 tsp fennel / saunf

1 tsp shah jeera / caraway seed

10 dried red chilli

2 tbsp aamchur

2 tbsp kasuri methi

1 tsp turmeric

PREPARATION:

• firstly, in a pan take ¼ cup coriander seeds, ¼ cup cumin, 2 tsp pepper, 1 tsp clove, 2 pod black cardamom, 2 inch cinnamon, 1 mace, 1 tsp fennel, 1 tsp shah jeera.
• roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
• further add 10 dried red chilli and roast until the chilli puffs up and turns crunchy.
• cool completely and transfer to a mixi.
• add 2 tbsp aamchur, 2 tbsp kasuri methi and 1 tsp turmeric.
• blend to fine powder without adding any water.
• chole masala powder is ready. store in an airtight container for longer shelf life.