Anardana Powder | Pomegranate Powder
Anardana powder is a spice made from roasted and ground pomegranate seeds, known for its unique blend of tartness and sweetness. This homemade powder is made by deseeding pomegranates, air-drying the seeds, and then roasting and grinding them.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Pomegranate
Instructions
- Take 2 or 3 pomegranates and deseed them. Wash the pomegranate seeds and put them on a paper towel. Use a fork or spoon to spread then evenly. After 10 minutes or so, the water will be absorbed by the paper towel.(Pro tip: For better removal of the moisture from the seeds transfer them to another set of paper towels, spread them evenly, and let them sit for another 10 to 15 minutes).
- Take the tray of your oven, lay down parchment paper nicely, and put the pomegranate seeds on the tray.(Pro tip: Putting a parchment paper on the tray is a good practice. It will save you from the hassle of scraping the seeds sticking to the tray).
- Now, set your oven at its lowest temperature or within the range of 150 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit, and roast the pomegranate seeds. It will take about 4 to 5 hours. When the pomegranate seeds are cool enough, transfer them to your grinder.(Pro tip: If you do not have a microwave oven, or if you want to make your anardana powder quickly, you can dry roast the pomegranate seeds in a frying pan on a low flame on your gas stove as well).
- Grind them to a fine powder. If you want a finer and smoother texture, grind the seeds a couple of times.(Pro tip: Grind the pomegranate seeds intermittently. This will prevent heat generated by the rotating motor and clumping of the powder).
- Finally, when you are happy with the texture of the ground pomegranate seeds, transfer them from the grinder to a plate and your homemade pomegranate or anardana powder is ready to be consumed.
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Notes
- Make sure that the pomegranate seeds have dried up perfectly. This will help in proper roasting.
- Keep the flame low while roasting the pomegranate seeds. This will prevent burning.
- Cool them completely before grinding. This will ensure high quality and texture of the anardana powder.
- Grind the seeds in short intervals. This will prevent heat generation due to the electric motor and clumping.
- I always grind the seeds in batches and in multiple sessions. This helps achieve the perfect consistency in my anardana powder.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Anardana Powder | Pomegranate Powder
Amount per Serving
Calories
31
Calories from Fat 4
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
0.04
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04
g
Sodium
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
89
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
4
mg
0
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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