Dabeli Masala is a spice mix that is used for making 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? Then give these a try – Chaat Masala, Sambar Powder, Kerala Garam Masala Powder, Thandai Masala Powder, Bisi Bele Bath Powder, and Dry Mint Powder.
About This Recipe
Dabeli Masala also known as Kutchi Masala is a sweet and spicy blend of aromatic spices that adds a lovely flavor to the Dabeli, a popular Gujarati street food.
It is made using simple pantry ingredients and comes together in under 10 minutes.
Why make this masala at home when it’s easily available in the stores?
- It is made using best ingredients and hence the taste is much better than the store bought one.
- Homemade is much economical.
- There are no added presertvatives, colors or any other artificial ingredients added to it.
Apart from using it to make Dabeli, you can also use it in many other recipes like pulao, chat, mix vegetables, stir-fries, and more.
Ingredients
Whole Spices – To make this Dabeli Masala at home, you will need an array of spices that are roasted until aromatic and then ground to make a powder.
These spices include coriander seeds, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, fennel seeds, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon, star anise, dry red chilies, and bay leaves.
Dry Coconut – This is a must ingredient, which adds a coarse texture along with a coconutty taste.
Spice Powders – You will need some basic spice powders like black salt, dry mango powder, dry ginger powder, and Kashmiri red chili powder.
Sugar – Powdered sugar balances the spice. Do not use confectioner’s sugar which is also sometimes called 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.
How To Make Dabeli Masala
Dry roast 3 tablespoon coriander seeds, 2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, 3-4 cloves, 4-5 whole black peppercorns, 1-inch piece of cinnamon stick, 1 whole star anise, and 2 bay leaves on medium heat until slightly browned (3-4 minutes).
Add 2-3 dry red chilies and ¼ cup grated 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 2 teaspoon black salt, 2 teaspoon dry mango powder, ½ teaspoon dry ginger powder, and 2 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder.
Grind to make a smooth powder.
Transfer the powder to a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and mix well.
Store this masala in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to a month.
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Dabeli Masala Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 3-4 cloves
- 4-5 whole black peppercorns
- 1 inch piece of cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 2 bay leaves
- 2-3 whole dry red chilies (stalks removed)
- ¼ cup grated dry coconut
- 2 teaspoons black salt
- 2 teaspoons dry mango powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, sesame seeds, cloves, whole black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, star anise, and bay leaves on medium heat until lightly browned (3-4 minutes).
- 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 smooth powder.
- Transfer the powder to a bowl.
- Add powdered sugar and vegetable oil and mix well.
- Store this masala in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to a month.
