How to make Nihari Masala -
Nihari masala powder is used in preparing paya nihari, Nalli Nihari etc.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Green Cardamom (छोटी इलाइची), maze
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Powders
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Nihari Masala Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve :
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Nihari Masala Recipe
Green Cardamom 12-15
maze 4 tablespoons
Cumin seeds 4 tablespoons
Black peppercorns 25-30
Cloves 2 tablespoons
Cinnamon 4-5 inch piece
Green cardamom 5
Black cardamom 3
Mace 1 blade
Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto) 4-5 tablespoons
Roasted chana dal (dalia) 4-5 tablespoons
Bay leaves 2
Nutmeg,grated 1/2 tablespoon
Dry ginger powder (soonth) 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 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.
Step 2
Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Grind to a fine powder in an electric grinder.
Step 3
Add nutmeg and dry ginger powder and grind again for half a minute.
Step 4
Sieve the mixture and store in the refrigerator in an airtight jar.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 456 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 24.6 gm
Protein : 54.2 gm
Fat : 15.7 gm
Other : 33.6 gm
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