Homemade Kadai Masala Powder-Kadai Masala

Homemade masala powders add more flavor and taste to the dishes. It is also economical and versatile. Kadai masala powder is easy to make at home. It heightens the flavor of the dish and takes it to a different level. You can use this powder for all kadai dishes both vegetarian and non vegetarian. Today we will learn how to make kadai masala powder following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.

Homemade Kadai Masala Powder

Prep Time : 5 mins

Cook Time : 10 mins
Yields: 6 tbsps
Recipe Category: Homemade Masala Podis
Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Author: Padhu Sankar

Ingredients needed

   Coriander seeds – 3 tbsp
   Cumin seeds/Jeera – 1 tbsp
Fennel seeds/Saunf – 1 tsp (optional)
   Whole black peppercorns – 1 tsp
   Dry red chillies – 8-9
   Cinnamon – 1 inch piece
   Cloves – 3
   Cardamom – 2
   Bay leaves – 2

Method

Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, black pepper and red chillies on medium heat stirring continuously until you get a nice aroma. Remove from the pan.

In the same pan, dry roast cinnamon, cloves, cardamom (without the pods) and bay leaves together.

Once it cools, dry grind both together to a slightly coarse powder.

Use this flavorful, homemade kadai masala powder when making both vegetarian and non vegetarian kadai recipes.

Kadai Vegetables

Kadai Mushroom

If you have no time to make this masala powder, you can also prepare like I have made my kadai paneer but adding freshly prepared masala gives a nice flavor to the dish.

Kadai Paneer

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