Raita Masala | Curd Masala Powder
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
50 times
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Calories
5 kcal
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Cuisine
Indian
Raita Masala | Curd Masala Powder
Description
The Raita Masala | Curd Masala Powder recipe features a careful roasting of cumin, carom, fennel, and mustard seeds until aromatic and brownish, which brings out their essential oils and intensifies their flavors. After cooling, the spices are ground into a fine powder that can be stored for months in an airtight container. Sprinkling this masala onto plain or flavored yogurt adds a punch of toasted, herbal spices that livens up dips and side dishes.
The powder's balanced blend of spices offers subtle bitterness from cumin, a hint of anise from fennel, pungency from mustard seeds, and a slightly sharp note from carom seeds. This combination pairs well with the mild tang and natural sweetness of yogurt, creating a tasty condiment to accompany Indian meals or snacks.
Given it is shelf-stable for several months, you can prepare this masala in advance and keep it handy to finish raitas or cucumber and yogurt salads. It requires no additional cooking once made, making it a convenient way to add complex flavor to your dips and side dishes.
Ingredients
- 30 g cumin seeds
- 15 g carom seeds
- 10 g fennel seeds
- 10 g mustard seeds
Instructions
- Roast all the spices on low heat one by one until they turn aromatic or brownish.
- Cool completely.
- Grind them to a fine powder.
- Store in an air tight jar. Use when required.
- Sprinkle a pinch of it on your favourite yogurt dip and enjoy the flavourful spices.
Notes
- Store the masala powder in an airtight jar to maintain freshness for at least 4–5 months at room temperature.
- Roasting the spices individually on low heat ensures even toasting and optimal aroma without burning.
- Use a fine grinder or spice mill to achieve a powdery texture ideal for sprinkling over yogurt-based dishes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 50times
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 50tablespoons | |
| Calories | 5kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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