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Bhaja Masala

A spice mix that is widely used in Bengali preparations right from panchmishali torkari to street-foods such as puchka, churmur and ghugni. This is Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main ingredientsCumin seeds, Coriander seeds, Bay leaves, Fennel seeds, Green cardamoms, Dried red chillies
CuisineBengali
CoursePowders
Prep time5-10 minutes
Cook time0-5 minutes
Serve4
TasteSweet
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

Method 

  1. Heat a pan, add cumin seeds, coriander seeds and bay leaves in a pan till fragrant. Transfer into a plate and allow to cool.
  2. Add fennel seeds, green cardamoms and dried red chillies in the same pan and dry roast till fragrant. Transfer into the same plate and allow to cool.
  3. Put the cooled roasted spices into a mixer jar and grind to a fine powder. 
  4. Transfer the masala into a jar. Use as required. 
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