Assam Dal Masala Recipe
Assam Dal Masala
Indian Spice Blend
Submitted By: Taz
Ingredients:
2 Tbs Coriander Seed (Dhania Saabut)
1 ½ Tbs Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
1 ½ Tbs Cardamom Seeds -OR- 8-10 Green Cardamom Pods (Choti Elaichi)
2 Cinnamon Sticks 2 inches each (Dalchini)
½ tsp Whole Cloves (Laung)
1 ½ Tbs Fenugreek Seed (Dana Methi)
1 Tbsp Whole Black Peppercorns (Kali Mirch)
2 tsp Nigella Seed (Kalonji)
2 tsp Fennel Seed (Saunf)
2 tsp Mace (Javitri)
1 ½ tsp Black Mustard Seeds (Rai)
1 - 3 Dried Red Chiles (Lal Mirch)
½ Nutmeg Seed (Jaiphal)
2 Tbs Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
Preparation:
- Place a small dry skillet over medium-low heat
- Add all of the ingredients (minus turmeric powder) to skillet and toast for apx 2 minutes or until just fragrant
- Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature
- Transfer toasted and cooled ingredients into a clean coffee grinder or spice mill and grind into a slightly coarse powder
- Transfer to an airtight container (a small mason jar works great) and add turmeric powder - Shake to thoroughly combine
- Use immediately or store in an air tight container in a cool, dry, dark place for up to 3 months
