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kadai paneer masala powder

Special Kadai Paneer Masala Powder

Spice up your meals with this kadai paneer masala powder! It is full of earthy and aromatic goodness, and all you need is a few whole spices, a bit of salt, and a nice speedy blender to whip up this flavor enhancer.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Cuisine Indian

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp Coriander Seeds
  • 1 Black Cardamom
  • 4 Green Cardamom
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 tbsp Black Peppercorns
  • 4 Dried red chilies
  • 2 tbsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 inch Cinnamon
  • Salt

Instructions
 

  • Switch on the flame to high, and preheat the skillet. Lower the flame and add all the spices.
  • Saute it with a spatula continuously so that the spices do not burn, and are heated equally.
  • Once you smell the aroma emitting from the spices, turn off the flame, transfer it to a plate, and let it cool down.
  • Pour it into a grinder, and make it into a fine powder, then transfer it into a glass jar.
  • Your kadi paneer masala powder is ready.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spiciness of the masala by increasing or decreasing the quantity of dried red chilies.
  • Remember to use a utensil with a flat surface like a pan, or a skillet, so that the spices are roasted on all sides.
  • Salt is just there to speed up the cooking process, and also increase the overall flavors, but it is completely optional.
  • Keep check, that the pan is already heated before adding the spices to release more flavors from them.
 
How to store:
This masala has a long life expectancy and doesn't get bad even after 2 months!
Store it in a glass container or a high-quality plastic container, and keep it at room temperature.
Or increase its shelf life up to 3 months by storing it in an air-tight container and placing it in the fridge.
Do not freeze it because it will lose all its flavor and don't let moisture into the masala.
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