Chana Masala Powder | Chole Masala Powder
Chana Masala Powder is a versatile spice blend originating from Indian cuisine. It comprises a mix of toasted and ground spices like coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, dried red chilies, among others.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Coriander seeds
- 2 tbsp Cumin seeds
- ½ tbsp Carom seeds
- 2 tbsp Dried pomegranate seeds
- 2 tbsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Cloves
- 2 pieces Green cardamom
- 1 piece Black cardamom
- 2 pieces Cinnamon sticks
- 3 pieces Bay leaves
- 10 pieces Dried red chili
- 2 tbsp Dried fenugreek leaves
- 1 tbsp Turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a frying pan or wok on a medium flame and put 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, 2 tablespoons cumin seeds, ½ tablespoon carom seeds, 2 tablespoons dried pomegranate seeds, 2 tablespoons whole black pepper, 1 tablespoon cloves, 2 pods of green cardamom, 1 pod of black cardamom, 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 bay leaves, 10 medium-sized dried red chillies, 2 tablespoons dried fenugreek leaves or kasuri methi in it.
- Stir the mixture occasionally until you hear crackling sounds. Turn the flame off.
- Add turmeric powder.
- Add salt to taste.
- Mix them well and set it aside to cool.
- Put all the dry roasted ingredients in a grinder.
- Grind them nicely and your chana masala power is ready.
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Notes
- I prefer roasting the whole spices individually before grinding them together. It adds to the eventual flavor of the chana masala powder.
- Be cautious not to over-roast the whole spices. As soon as you hear the crackling sound, remove the spices from the pan and continue with the others, one by one.
- Cooling the roasted whole spices completely before grinding is strongly recommended. This will preserve the aroma and offer a smooth texture to the eventual powder.
- The coarseness or smoothness of the powder is a personal preference. I prefer it smooth because it perfectly balances the flavor of the dishes I add it to.
- Sometimes, I also prefer using a traditional mortar and pestle to grind the toasted whole spices. However, you may use a grinder but be careful about the heat generated by the rotating electric motor. So, grind intermittently.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Chana Masala Powder | Chole Masala Powder
Amount per Serving
Calories
11
Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.5
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Trans Fat
0.001
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Sodium
882
mg
38
%
Potassium
44
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin A
166
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
16
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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