Masala Blends (There are more than 5)

*For all masalas, adjust spice level as these are a bit mild.. Try them first.

Garam Masala

• 1 Jaifil (nutmeg seed inner part remove peel)
• 1 tbsp javantri (mace leaves)
• 1/2 cup cumin seeds (regular ones)
• 12 small elaichi (green with skin)
• 12 big elaichi (black with skin)
• 10 cinnamon sticks (1 inch each)
• 2 tbsp or 1/4th cup cloves
• 1/4th cup (3-4 tbsp) black pepper

grind into a fine powder

Pasanday Masala

• 2 tbsp Kashmiri chill powder (long dry chilli)
• 2 tbsp chilli powder
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/2 tsp citric acid (preservative)

Roast & Grind into a powder: 

• 1/2 cup besan (roasted)
• 12 small elaichi (green with skin)
• 1 tbsp cloves
• 1 tbsp javantri (mace)
• 8 sticks cinnamon 
• 2 tbsp regularcumin seeds
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds OR unsalted cashew
• 1 tbsp black pepper

Mix all ingredients

Karahi Masala

Roast & grind into a powder:

• 4 tbsp whole coriander seeds
• 2 tbsp whole cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp maithi
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder

Mix with above:

• 1 tbsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp citric acid (preservative)
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp haldi

Achari Masala

Roast & Grind coarsely:

• 2 tbsp regular cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp maithi
• 2 tbsp kalonji
• 2 tbsp whole coriander seeds
• 2 tbsp rye 
• 4 tbsp fennel seeds (saunf)

Mix with above:

• 1 tsp Citric acid (preservative)
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp halid
• 1 tbsp salt
• 5 tbsp red crushed chilis flakes

Korma Masala

Roast & grind into a powder:

• 1 nutmeg (seed)
• 4 tbsp whole coriander seeds
• 2 tbsp fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1 tbsp regular cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp whole black pepper
• 7 jawantri (mace) (flakes/ leaves.. not sure what to call it)
• 5 sticks cinnamon
• 15 small elaichi (green with skin) 
• 5 big elaichi (black with skin)
• 1 tbsp cloves (about 15 cloves)

Mix with:

• 1 tbsp salt
• 3 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• 2 tbsp red chilli powder
• Add pieces of bay leaf (1 large or 4-5 smaller ones)

Bihari Masala

Roast & Grind into a powder:

• 4 tbsp roasted chana
• 4 tbsp kashmiri chillies
• 2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 2 tbsp poppy seeds or 15 unsalted cashews
• 1 nutmeg (seed)
• 2 pieces jawantri (mace) or 1 tsp ground

Mix with above:

• 4 tbsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp meat tenderizer
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp citric acid (preservative)

Nihari Masala

Roast & Grind into a powder:

• 1 tbsp black cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp regular cumin seeds
• 3 tbsp fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1 tbsp cloves
• 1 nutmeg seed
• 5 javantri (mace leaves)
• 1 tbsp whole black pepper
• 12 small elaichi (green with skin)
• 4 pieces cinnamon 
• 3 star anis
• 3 big elaichi (black)
• 2 bay leaves

Mix with above:

• 4 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder
• 3 tbsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp ginger powder
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/2 tsp citric acid (preservative)

Tandoori Masala

• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp red chilli powder
• 2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp citric acid (preservative)
• 1/4 tsp tandoori colour

Roast & Grind into a powder:

• 2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 2 tbsp fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds

Mix with powder masala

Biriyani Masala

• 1 nutmeg
• 4-5 pieces javantri (mace)
• 1 tsp black cumin seeds
• 1 tsp cloves
• 4 star anis
• 4 sticks cinnamon
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder
• 2 tbsp red chilli powder
• 4 tbsp coriander seed
• 2 tsp haldi
• 15 small elaichi (green with skin)
• 1 tbsp salt

Roast, grind & mix all above ingredients