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Chana Masala Spice Blend
5 from 45 votes

Chana Masala Spice Blend

The Chana Masala Spice Blend is a fragrant mix of roasted whole and ground spices including Kashmiri red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, cloves, turmeric, and amchur powder. This blend is designed to bring authentic flavor to Chana Masala dishes or other Indian-inspired recipes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
cooling time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: ounces
Calories: 134 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 red chili use less if using a hotter variety of chilies, whole; dried; Kashmiri
  • 3 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 3 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 6 cardamom pods whole, green
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick broken into smaller pieces
  • ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 10 cloves
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • 3 teaspoons amchur powder

Instructions

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  1. Lightly roast all spices (except amchur and turmeric powder) in a pan until they are fragrant and hot to the touch, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir frequently and make sure not to burn by roasting too long. The goal is to make them a bit toasty so they are easy to grind.
  2. Take out the roasted spices in a dish and allow them to cool down completely.
  3. Add the spices to a spice grinder and make a fine powder. Add amchur powder and turmeric powder and pulse 2 to 3 times or until mixed well. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

Notes

  • If amchur powder is not available, add fresh lemon juice to the chana masala at cooking end for acidity.
  • Ground cumin can substitute whole cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon can replace the cinnamon stick.
  • This recipe yields about 4 ounces or half a cup of spice blend stored best in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Information

Calories 134kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 27mg (1%) Potassium 493mg (10%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 875IU (18%) Vitamin C 6.6mg (7%) Calcium 254mg (25%) Iron 9.4mg (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 ounces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134

% Daily Value*

Calories 134kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Potassium 493mg 10%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 875IU 18%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 7%
Calcium 254mg 25%
Iron 9.4mg 52%

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