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.
Servings: 10 people
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 oil
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.
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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
