🌟 Homemade Rajma Masala Powder Recipe
Recreate the restaurant-style Rajma Chawal at home with this homemade rajma masala powder. Packed with aromatic spices, this blend gives your kidney bean curry a rich, earthy, and traditional North Indian dhaba-style flavor.
🌿 Ingredients (SEO optimized):
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Coriander Seeds – 3 tbsp (adds body & depth)
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Dry Red Chilies – 6–7 (spice & heat)
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Kashmiri Red Chilies – 2–3 (rich color, mild taste)
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Cumin Seeds – 1 tbsp (nutty aroma)
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Fennel Seeds – 1 tsp (sweet undertone)
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Black Peppercorns – 1 tsp (warm spiciness)
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Cloves – 5–6 (pungent flavor)
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Green Cardamoms – 3 (fresh, sweet aroma)
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Black Cardamom – 1 (smoky touch)
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Cinnamon Stick – 1 inch (sweet spice note)
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Bay Leaf – 1 (herbal fragrance)
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Black Stone Flower (Dagad Phool) – ½ piece (unique earthy flavor, optional)
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Mace (Javitri) – 1 strand (royal aroma)
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Nutmeg – a pinch (sweet warmth)
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Dry Ginger Powder – ½ tsp (spicy & digestive)
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Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp (color & mild flavor)
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Amchur Powder (Dry Mango Powder) – 1 tsp (tangy twist)
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Salt – ½ tsp (optional)
🥣 Preparation Method:
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Roast the Whole Spices:
Heat a pan on low flame and dry roast coriander seeds, cumin, fennel, peppercorns, cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon, bay leaf, red chilies, Kashmiri chilies, black stone flower, mace, and nutmeg until aromatic. -
Cool and Grind:
Let the spices cool completely, then grind into a smooth powder. -
Mix Ground Spices:
Add dry ginger powder, turmeric powder, amchur powder, and salt. Blend lightly again for uniform mixing. -
Store:
Transfer to an airtight glass jar. Keeps fresh and flavorful for 2–3 months.
✅ How to Use Rajma Masala Powder:
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Add 2 tsp of homemade rajma masala powder to boiled kidney beans (rajma) curry for a rich, spicy, and aromatic taste.
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Perfect for Rajma Chawal, Punjabi curries, gravies, and even lentil-based dishes.
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Works as a multipurpose masala to enhance North Indian-style cooking at home.
