Black Pepper Powder is a finely ground spice made from dry roasted black peppercorns. It boasts a robust and pungent flavor with a slightly spicy kick.
In this step-by-step recipe guide, I will show you making your own homemade black pepper powder.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Black pepper powder is an essential spice for every kitchen.
- Storing it in an airtight container in a cool dark place will prevent moisture and odor contamination.
- Use this powder in aloo gobi or any type of vegetable dish, chana masala, chaat, snack items, and a wide range of recipes.
- Black pepper powder tastes spicy and earthy.
- White pepper, long pepper, and other types of ground peppercorns offer a similar taste as traditional black pepper powder.
How to Make Black Pepper Powder? (Step by Step Guide with Images)
Step 1: Take a frying pan, and heat it on a low to medium flame on your gas stove. When it is hot enough put 100 gm of black pepper in it. Stir them continuously for about 5 minutes to dry roast them nicely.
(Pro tip: Do not dry roast the peppercorns on a high flame to expedite the process. This will burn them and eventually affect the natural flavor and taste of the powder).
Step 2: When they are roasted nicely and you notice a slight change in color, turn the flame of your gas stove off. Transfer them to a plate immediately and set it aside so that they cool off completely at room temperature.
(Pro tip: Make sure that you transfer the roasted black pepper immediately to a separate plate. This will terminate the cooking process).
Step 3: When it is sufficiently cool, transfer them from the plate to a clean and dry grinder.
(Pro tip: Make sure that they are cool because grinding them when hot will result in clumping).
Step 4: Grind them to a fine powder. Mix them. Check the consistency.
(Pro tip: Grind the corns intermittently. This will prevent heat generated by the rotating motor of the mixed grinder and prevent clumping. If you want a finer and smoother texture of the powder, grind it a couple of times more. However, having a coarser texture like mine is better but it is all about your preference).
Step 5: If you are happy with the texture, transfer them to a bowl and your homemade black pepper powder is ready to be used in a variety of dishes.
Recipe Card
Black Pepper Powder
Ingredients
- 100 grams Black pepper
Instructions
- Take a frying pan, and heat it on a low to medium flame on your gas stove. When it is hot enough put 100 gm of black pepper in it. Stir them continuously for about 5 minutes to dry roast them nicely.(Pro tip: Do not dry roast the peppercorns on a high flame to expedite the process. This will burn them and eventually affect the natural flavor and taste of the powder).
- When they are roasted nicely and you notice a slight change in color, turn the flame of your gas stove off. Transfer them to a plate immediately and set it aside so that they cool off completely at room temperature.(Pro tip: Make sure that you transfer the roasted black pepper immediately to a separate plate. This will terminate the cooking process).
- When it is sufficiently cool, transfer them from the plate to a clean and dry grinder.(Pro tip: Make sure that they are cool because grinding them when hot will result in clumping).
- Grind them to a fine powder. Mix them. Check the consistency.(Pro tip: Grind the corns intermittently. This will prevent heat generated by the rotating motor of the mixed grinder and prevent clumping. If you want a finer and smoother texture of the powder, grind it a couple of times more. However, having a coarser texture like mine is better but it is all about your preference).
- If you are happy with the texture, transfer them to a bowl and your homemade black pepper powder is ready to be used in a variety of dishes.
Notes
- Roast the peppercorns optimally on a low to medium flame.
- Stir continuously to prevent burning and a bitter taste.
- Cool them completely before grinding to achieve a smooth texture.
- Use a clean and dry grinder.
- Grind in short intervals to avoid clumping.
