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Top 5 Indian spice mixes that are as desirable as the garam masala

Check out some of the unique spice mixes that are popular throughout the country.

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Top 5 Indian spice mixes that are as desirable as the garam masala

Spices to India, is what cheese to Denmark! Since ages, different kinds of spices have always been of utmost importance in the Indian culinary repertoire.  Be it in the whole form or powdered mixes, these have always ruled every household pan India. For instance, garam masala with its regional variations is not just a spice mix adding that extra flavour to a dish, but, also taking care of the body because of its healing properties.

But with this, the Indian subcontinent doesn’t get over with its exquisite list of spice blends. Each region has its own creation that is typical to the local flavours, and once you use it in a dish, these do wonders. They are all different in their own way, yet are perfect for the dishes they are made for.

Check out some of the unique spice mixes that are popular throughout the country. And the best part is, we give you the recipes too. So, no more buying the readymade stuff!

This one’s khup chan!

Goda Masala is the ultimate pehchan of Maharashtra. Besides a whole lot of other spices, the presence of cobra saffron (nag kesar) and stone flower (dagad phool) makes it a real special one. Your dals and curries will level up the best way with this. Try!

https://www.sanjeevkapoor.com/Recipe/Goda-Masala-KhaanaKhazana.html

Majja ni masala!

Parsis are known to have a cuisine as distinctive and flavourful as their vibrant culture! The Dhansak is one of their most iconic dishes, so much that there’s a special masala mix dedicated to it. Here, in this video, we show you a step-by-step procedure to get it right.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okK_NS5oCJU

For a flavourful explosion!

Gun Powder, locally known as molaga podi, is the pride of Tamil Nadu. And not just idlis, vadas, dosas or uttapams, sprinkling this spice mix on your homely dal-chawal will put a chaar chand in your entire meal. You have to prepare it today!

https://www.sanjeevkapoor.com/Recipe/Molaga-Podi.html

Niharo is masale ko!

Welcome to the world of Nawabs and Mughals with one of the most celebrated mutton dishes, Nalli Nihari. So, when it’s said that a dish of such a stature requires a special spice mix to get all the flavours on point, it’s not wrong. Fennel, mace, nutmeg and poppy seeds – the stars in this one! You can easily make your Nalli Nihari Masala, this is how you go about it.

https://www.sanjeevkapoor.com/Recipe/Nalli-Nihari-Masala-SK-Khazana.html

Namma masala! Hulianna Masala, the chosen one from the picturesque state of Karnataka! This masala is a key ingredient in the dish called ‘Bisi-bela-huli-anna,’ where ‘bisi’ means hot, ‘bela’ means lentil, ‘huli’ means tamarind and ‘anna’ means cooked rice. It is a comfort food in this part of the country without a doubt and we are sure, once you try it, it will be yours too.

https://www.sanjeevkapoor.com/Recipe/Hulianna-Masala-SK-Khazana.html