🌿 Instant Korma Masala Powder Recipe
Make your korma curries taste restaurant-style with this homemade instant korma masala powder. Packed with spices, nuts, and seeds, this flavorful blend adds richness, aroma, and the perfect balance of spice and color to your dishes. Ideal for chicken korma, vegetable korma, or even paneer-based gravies.
🌟 Ingredients for Homemade Korma Masala:
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3 tbsp Dry Coconut Powder – adds creamy richness
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2 tbsp Poppy Seeds – gives nutty flavor & thickness
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2 tbsp Cashew Nuts – for royal texture in curries
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4 tbsp Coriander Seeds – aromatic base spice
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2 tbsp Cumin Seeds – earthy depth
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2 tbsp Fennel Seeds – subtle sweetness
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6–8 Cloves – strong warm flavor
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4 Cardamoms – refreshing aroma
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2-inch Cinnamon Stick – sweet-spicy warmth
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2 Bay Leaves – mild earthy taste
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1 tsp Black Peppercorns – hint of heat
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6 Dry Red Chilies – fiery spice
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2 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder – rich red color without excess heat
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1 tsp Turmeric Powder – natural golden hue
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1 piece Mace (Javitri) – delicate fragrance
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Small piece of Nutmeg (grated) – deep aroma
🥘 Preparation Method:
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Roast spices first – In a pan, dry roast coriander seeds, cumin, fennel, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaves, black pepper, and red chilies until they release aroma.
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Add nuts & seeds – Toss in dry coconut, poppy seeds, and cashews. Roast until light golden.
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Cool & grind – Let everything cool completely. Grind with turmeric, Kashmiri chili powder, mace, and nutmeg into a smooth fine powder.
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Store smartly – Transfer to an airtight glass jar. Keeps fresh for up to 2 months.
✅ How to Use Instant Korma Masala:
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Add 2–3 tsp masala while cooking chicken korma, vegetable korma, or paneer korma.
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Mix with onion–tomato gravy for a rich, restaurant-style base.
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Can also be used to enhance biryani masala or creamy gravies.
🔥 With this homemade korma masala powder, you’ll get thick, aromatic, and flavorful kormas instantly – without store-bought packets.
