--- title: "Dabeli Masala Recipe" url: https://www.whiskaffair.com/dabeli-masala-recipe/ date: 2025-09-11 modified: 2025-09-11 lang: en author: "Neha Mathur" description: "Dabeli Masala is a spice mix used to make the popular Gujarati snack Kutchi Dabeli. Made using basic ingredients, this masala mix takes the Dabeli to the next level. Here is how to make it at home." categories: - "Gujarati" - "Indian Gluten Free" - "Indian Vegan" - "Spice Mixes" image: https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dabeli-Masala-2-3.jpg word_count: 797 --- # Dabeli Masala Recipe **Dabeli Masala** is a spice mix used to make the popular Gujarati snack Kutchi Dabeli. Made using basic ingredients, this masala mix takes the Dabeli to the next level. Here is how to make it at home. Want to try some more homemade masala recipes? Try these: [Chaat Masala](https://www.whiskaffair.com/homemade-chaat-masala-recipe/), [Sambar Powder](https://www.whiskaffair.com/sambar-powder-recipe/), [Kerala Garam Masala Powder](https://www.whiskaffair.com/kerala-garam-masala/), [Thandai Powder](https://www.whiskaffair.com/thandai-masala-powder/), and [Chai Masala Powder](https://www.whiskaffair.com/best-homemade-chai-masala-recipe-tea/). ![Dabeli masala powder served in a bowl.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dabeli-Masala-2-1-1200x1800.jpg) ## About Dabeli Masala Powder **Dabeli Masala, **also known as Kutchi Masala Powder, is a sweet and spicy blend of aromatic spices that adds a lovely flavor to** **[Dabeli](https://www.whiskaffair.com/kutchi-dabeli-recipe/), a popular Gujarati street food. It is made using simple pantry ingredients and comes together in **under* *25 minutes.** You can use it to make Dabeli and many other recipes, such as pulao, pav bhaji, vada pav, chat, mixed vegetables, stir-fries, and more. You may ask** why make this masala at home** when it's easily available in the stores? Here are some of the reasons. - It uses the best ingredients, resulting in a taste that is significantly better than that of a store-bought one. - Homemade is much more economical. - There are no added preservatives, colors, or any other artificial ingredients added to it. ## Ingredients **Whole** **Spices** - To make this homemade dabeli masala recipe, you will need an array of whole spices that are roasted until aromatic and then ground to make a powder. These spices include whole coriander seeds (dhaniya beej), cumin seeds (jeera), white sesame seeds (til), fennel seeds (saunf), cloves (laung), black peppercorns(kali mirch), cinnamon (dalchini), star anise (chakri phool), dry red chilies, and bay leaves (tejpatta). **Dry Coconut** - It adds a coarse texture along with a coconutty taste. **Spice** **Powders** - You will need some basic spice powders such as black salt (kala namak), dry mango powder (amchoor), dry ginger powder (saunth), and Kashmiri red chili powder. **Sugar **- Powdered sugar balances the spice. Do not use confectioner's sugar, also known as powdered sugar. It has cornstarch added to it, which might alter the taste of this masala. Just grind the regular sugar in a grinder to powder it. **Oil** - I used sunflower oil, but you can use any neutral-flavored oil like canola oil, light olive oil, etc. ## How To Make Dabeli Masala Dry roast the following ingredients on medium heat until slightly browned (3-4 minutes). Stir frequently while roasting. - 3 tbsp coriander seeds - 2 tsp cumin seeds - 1 tsp fennel seeds - 1 tbsp white sesame seeds - 3-4 cloves - 4-5 whole black peppercorns - 1-inch piece of cinnamon stick - 1 whole star anise - 2 bay leaves ![Coriander seeds, cumin, fennel, sesame seeds and whole spices roasting in a pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dabeli-Masala-Step-1.jpg) Add 2-3 whole dry red chilies (stalks removed) and 1/4 cup grated dry coconut to the pan and roast for another minute. ![Dry chilies and coconut added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dabeli-Masala-Step-2.jpg) ![Roasted spices.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dabeli-Masala-Step-3.jpg) Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool down completely. Transfer the mixture to a grinder along with the following ingredients. - 2 tsp black salt - 2 tsp dry mango powder - 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder - 2 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder. ![Roasted spices added to a grinder.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dabeli-Masala-Step-4.jpg) ![Black salt, chili powder, mango powder and ginger powder added to the grinder.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dabeli-Masala-Step-5.jpg) Grind to make a fine powder. ![Fine powder made.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dabeli-Masala-Step-6.jpg) Transfer the powder to a medium mixing bowl.  ![Powder transferred to a mixing bowl.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dabeli-Masala-Step-7.jpg) Add 1 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tbsp oil to the bowl and mix well. ![Sugar and oil added to the bowl.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dabeli-Masala-Step-8.jpg) Store this masala in an airtight container. 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Made using basic ingredients, this masala mix takes the Dabeli to the next level. Here is how to make it at home (vegan, gluten-free).](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dabeli-Masala-2-3-150x150.jpg) [ Print Recipe](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wprm_print/dabeli-masala-recipe) - 4.22 from 14 votes ## Dabeli Masala Recipe **Dabeli Masala** is a spice mix used to make the popular Gujarati snack Kutchi Dabeli. Made using basic ingredients, this masala mix takes the Dabeli to the next level. Here is how to make it at home. Prep Time5 minutes minsCook Time10 minutes minsCooling Time10 minutes minsTotal Time25 minutes mins Course: Spice MixCuisine: IndianDiet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian Servings: 10 people Calories: 46kcal Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/) ### Ingredients 3 tablespoons whole coriander seeds (dhaniya)- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds (jeera)- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds (til)- 3-4 cloves (laung)- 4-5 whole black peppercorns (kali mirch)- 1 inch piece of cinnamon stick (dalchini)- 1 star anise (chakri phool)- 2 bay leaves (tejpatta)- 2-3 whole dry red chilies stalks removed- ¼ cup grated dry coconut- 2 teaspoons black salt (kala namak)- 2 teaspoons dry mango powder (amchoor)- ½ teaspoon ground ginger (sonth)- 2 tablespoons Kashmiri red chili powder- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar- 1 tablespoon oilUS Customary - Metric ### Instructions - Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, white sesame seeds, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon, star anise, and bay leaves on medium heat until slightly browned (3-4 minutes). Stir frequently while roasting.- Add dry red chilies and dry coconut to the pan and roast for another minute.- Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool down completely. - Transfer the mixture to a grinder along with black salt, dry mango powder, ground ginger, and Kashmiri red chili powder.- Grind to make a fine powder.- Transfer the powder to a medium mixing bowl. - Add powdered sugar and oil to the bowl and mix well.- Store this masala in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to a month. ### Video ### Notes Do not use confectioner's sugar, also known as powdered sugar. It has cornstarch added to it which might alter the taste of this masala. Just grind the regular sugar in a grinder to powder it. ### Nutrition Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Vitamin C: 13.3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.2mg