Authentic Chicken Korma Masala Powder | Homemade Indian Spice Mix 🌿🍗

Authentic Chicken Korma Masala Powder

If you love the royal taste of Mughlai Chicken Korma, then this homemade chicken korma masala powder is your secret ingredient! Freshly roasted whole spices, aromatic herbs, and nutty flavors create a rich, authentic blend that takes your korma curry to restaurant-style perfection.

🌿 Ingredients for Chicken Korma Masala

• 3 tbsp Desiccated Coconut

• 2 tbsp Poppy Seeds

• 4 tbsp Coriander Seeds

• 2 tbsp Fennel Seeds

• 2 tbsp Cumin Seeds

• 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns

• 6–8 Dry Red Chilies

• 4 Kashmiri Red Chilies (for rich color)

• 2-inch Cinnamon Stick

• 8–10 Cloves

• 6 Green Cardamoms

• 2 Black Cardamoms

• 2 Bay Leaves

• 2 pieces Mace (Javitri)

• ¼ Nutmeg (grated)

• 1 Star Anise

• 1 tsp Dry Ginger Powder

• ½ tsp Turmeric Powder

• 1 tsp Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

👩‍🍳 Preparation Method

1. Heat a heavy pan on low flame.

2. Dry roast coriander, fennel, cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms, bay leaves, mace, nutmeg, and star anise until fragrant.

3. Roast red chilies, Kashmiri chilies, poppy seeds, and desiccated coconut separately until aromatic.

4. Allow all ingredients to cool completely.

5. Grind into a fine powder using a mixer.

6. Add turmeric powder, dry ginger powder, and kasuri methi. Blend once more for even mixing.

7. Store the masala powder in an airtight glass jar – stays fresh for weeks.

🍗 How to Use

• Add 2–3 tsp of Chicken Korma Masala Powder to your onion-tomato gravy with yogurt/cream for a rich, silky korma.

• Works wonderfully with mutton korma, paneer korma, egg curry, and vegetable korma too.

• Sprinkle a little into biryani gravies for extra aroma and depth.

✅ Why You’ll Love This Masala

• 100% homemade, fresh & preservative-free

• Authentic restaurant-style Mughlai flavor

• Balanced mix of heat, aroma & richness

• Multi-purpose spice blend for Indian curries