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Chana Masala Powder

Chana masala powder is a warm and flavorful blend of tangy, earthy, and aromatic Indian spices you can use in curries, stews, and more!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 11 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves (laung)
  • 2 Kashmiri chiles dried red chilis (See Note 1)
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 cinnamon stick (3-inch stick) (dal chini or 2 tsp ground cinnamon)
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds (dhania seeds, or 3 3/4 tsp ground coriander)
  • 3 tsp cumin seeds (jeera seeds, or 3 3/4 tsp ground cumin)
  • 2 tsp dry fenugreek leaves (Kasturi methi or 1 tsp fenugreek seeds)
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns (kali mirch dane, or 1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper)
  • 1/4 tsp ground asafoetida (hing) (See Note 2)
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom (elaichi powder, or 6 pods ground)
  • 1/2 tsp dry mango powder (amchur, optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. In a sauté pan dry toast the first 9 ingredients on low heat until you can smell their aroma and the seeds start to pop. Shake the pan constantly so as not to burn for 3 minutes.
  2. Allow spice mixture to cool and then grind with the other ingredients to a powder.
  3. Store spice mixture in an airtight container for 2 months.

Notes

  • As a substitute for Kashmiri chiles you may mix cayenne and paprika. The best ratio for this would be 3 parts paprika to 1 part cayenne. I often times also use dried and ground Guajillo chiles as well.
  • A substitute for asafoetida can be 1/8 teaspoon onion powder plus 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder.

Nutrition Information

Calories 11kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 196mg (8%) Potassium 28mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 57IU (1%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 11

% Daily Value*

Calories 11kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 196mg 8%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 57IU 1%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.