Sambar Powder

This is a homemade, quick and easy sambar powder, which is preservatives free. 
Ingredients
10 Dried Red Chilies
2 Tablespoons Coriander seeds
2 Teaspoons Whole Black Peppercorns
1 Teaspoon Fenugreek seeds 
1 Teaspoon Cumin seeds 
2 Sticks Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Turmeric powder
1/2 Teaspoon Asafoetida/ Hinge
2 Sprigs Curry Leaves

MethodOn low flame lightly roast each of the ingredient separately  in a pan until it  just begins change and release an aroma. Do not roast the turmeric and asafoetida. 
When the all the ingredients are roasted. Cool completely and powder it in a small mixer jar. Mix in the asafoetida and turmeric powder and pulse it once or twice. Store in an airtight container. 
Labels: Masalas, South Indian, Homemade, Sambar, Preservatives free, Gluten free, Vegan, No Onion No Garlic 

Kacha Masala / Fish Curry Masala - East Indian

This is an East Indian recipe.  This masala is again prepared for the full year and stored in an airtight container. This masala is versatile  and is mostly used to make fish curry. I make this in small quantity and powder it in the mixer.

Ingredients

200 Grams Kashmiri  Chillies        
50   Grams Madras Chillies             
100 Grams Coriander seeds           
50   Grams Turmeric powder         
40   Grams Cumin seeds                  

Dry the kashmiri & madras chillies, coriander seed and cumin seeds separately in the sun for a  day and powder it. Add the turmeric powder and sieve it 3 - 4 times. Store in an airtight container.  

Labels: Masalas, East Indian,             

Vindaloo Masala - East Indian

This an East Indian masala powder.  My Mummy's recipe, this masala is very versatile and can be used for many dishes.  It can be used to prepare vegetables, fish curry, fry fish and various non veg dishes.   

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This masala powder can be prepared and stored for a year. The East Indians of Mumbai  prepare this powder and store it for the year.    I prepare this masala powder  in a small quantity and store.   This  is powdered at in a mixer. 
So lets go to the recipe.  

Ingredients

 125 Grams Kashmiri Chilies                        

 30 Grams   Turmeric powder                        

 25 Grams Cumin/Jeera seeds                  

Method

Dry the chilies and cumin separately in the sun for a day.

Powder the Kashmiri chilies and cumin seeds finely add the turmeric powder. Sieve this 3 - 4 times till incorporated. Store in an air tight container.

Labels : Masalas,East Indian,  Vindaloo Masala, Homemade