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Nihari Masala

Nihari masala powder is used in preparing paya nihari, Nalli Nihari etc. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main Ingredients Green Cardamom, maze
Cuisine Indian
Course Powders
Prep Time 16-20 minutes
Cook time 11-15 minutes
Serve
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients list for Nihari Masala

  • 12-15 Green Cardamom
  • 4 tablespoons maze
  • 4 tablespoons Cumin seeds
  • 25-30 Black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons Cloves
  • 4-5 inch piece Cinnamon
  • 5 Green cardamom
  • 3 Black cardamom
  • 1 blade Mace
  • 4-5 tablespoons Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto)
  • 4-5 tablespoons Roasted chana dal (dalia)
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1/2 tablespoon Nutmeg,grated
  • 2 tablespoons Dry ginger powder (soonth)

Method

  1. Dry roast red chillies fennel seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, green cardamoms, black cardamoms, mace, poppy seeds, chana dal and bay leaves for two to three minutes or till fragrant.
  2. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Grind to a fine powder in an electric grinder.
  3. Add nutmeg and dry ginger powder and grind again for half a minute.
  4. Sieve the mixture and store in the refrigerator in an airtight jar.

Nutrition Info

Calories 456
Carbohydrates 24.6
Protein 54.2
Fat 15.7
Other Fiber 33.6 gm
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