Homemade Instant Chana Masala Powder | Easy Chole Masala Mix

🌶️ Homemade Instant Chana Masala Powder

Looking for that authentic dhaba-style chole masala taste? This homemade chana masala powder is a perfect spice blend made with roasted Indian spices, amchur, and kasuri methi. It adds an irresistible aroma and restaurant-style flavor to your chickpea curries, gravies, and chaats.

🥘 Ingredients (for 1 jar):

• 3 tbsp Coriander Seeds – the base spice for aroma

• 2 tbsp Cumin Seeds – earthy & warm flavor

• 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds – adds natural sweetness

• 4–5 Dry Red Chilies – for spice & color

• 1 tsp Black Peppercorns – mild pungency

• 6 Cloves – deep, robust flavor

• 3 Green Cardamoms – subtle fragrance

• 1 Black Cardamom – smoky touch

• 1 inch Cinnamon Stick – warm sweetness

• 1 Bay Leaf – earthy aroma

• 2 tsp Dry Mango Powder (Amchur) – tangy twist

• 1 tsp Dry Ginger Powder – zesty kick

• ½ tsp Turmeric Powder – natural color & flavor

• 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves) – signature taste booster

• 1 tsp Salt (optional) – balance of flavors

🔥 Preparation Method:

1. In a pan, dry roast coriander, cumin, fennel, red chilies, peppercorns, cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon, and bay leaf on low flame until fragrant.

2. Let the roasted spices cool completely.

3. Grind into a fine aromatic powder.

4. Mix in amchur, dry ginger, turmeric, kasuri methi, and salt.

5. Store in an airtight glass jar – stays fresh for 2–3 months.

✅ How to Use Homemade Chana Masala Powder:

1. Add 1–2 tsp masala while preparing boiled chickpeas for classic Chole/Chana Masala curry.

2. Sprinkle in gravies, tikkis, aloo chaat, or stuffed parathas for an extra zing.

3. Works as a multi-purpose spice mix for North Indian curries.

🔥 With this homemade instant chana masala powder, your kitchen will smell like a dhaba, and your curries will taste absolutely divine!