Magic Spice Powder

 We use a lot of different spices in Indian cooking. Each region has its own special spices. We use different spices for different dishes. Sambar powder, rasam powder, kootu powder, garam masala etc.

This spice powder is so versatile, you can use it enhance the flavor of different dishes. Just dry roast the ingredients, cool, powder and save.

Ingredients:

1 cup peanut

1/2 cup coriander seeds

1 Tablespoon fennel seeds

2 Tablespoons cumin seeds

1/4 Cup dried red chili

2 Tablespoons dry coconut

handful curry leaves

2 Tablespoons sesame seeds

                                                             

1 Tablespoon turmeric

2 Tablespoons amchur (dried mango powder)

1 Tablespoon garam masala

2 Tablespoons sesame seeds

1/4 cup kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

2 Tablespoons salt

                                                         

Method:

1. Dry roast the first 8 ingredients separately on low flame. Allow to cool completely.

                                                          

2. Blend the roasted ingredients, except sesame seeds to a  coarse powder. Set aside in a large bowl. Allow to cool completely.

                                                           

3. Mix the remaining 6 ingredients and roasted sesame seeds with the powdered spices in an airtight container.

                                    

                                                                  

4. You can add the spice powder to your favorite vegetable dishes, like potato, okra, beans, karela etc. Since the spices are already roasted, you can add it towards the end of cooking.