Chettinad masala powder recipe | Homemade chettinad spice mix

Chettinad masala powder recipe homemade spice mix used in many dishes made in Chettinad style.

Chettinad masala powder recipe with step by step pictures and video.Lets learn how to make the authentic chettinad masala spice mix at home.

This is a special spice mix from the chettinad cuisine which can be used for many dishes.You can use it for biryani,gravies,dry curries etc.All the ingredients are roasted, grinded and this masala is so flavourful and aromatic.You can make this and store it for about a month and can be used for many dishes.

You can make this masala powder in small batches and store to retain its flavour.Amma used to make it fresh for every dish as and when she needs but I usually make in small batches and store.

Variations:

• Most of the spices used here are the main spices in Chettinad Cuisine so I wouldn’suggest for alternates.
• If you don’t get poppy seeds and stone flower,you can skip that alone but sure the flavour will differ.

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Chettinad masala powder recipe

Chettinad masala powder recipe homemade spice mix used in many dishes made in Chettinad style.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

• 1 tsp gingelly oil
• 5 nos dry red chillies
• 5 nos kashmiri red chillies
• 3 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp pepper corns
• 1 one inch cinnamon
• 4 nos cloves
• 4 nos cardamom
• 1 no mace
• 1 no star anise
• 1/2 tsp stone flower
• 1 tsp poppy seeds
• 1 tbsp curry leaves

Instructions

• Heat 1 tsp oil - Add all the ingredients listed and dry roast until golden and nice aroma comes.
• Cool down completely.Transfer to mixer, grind to semi fine powder.

Notes

• You can even dry roast the ingredients without adding oil.
• You can skip oil if you want while roasting but I would suggest to add little atleast for it to get roasted well without getting burnt.
• This masala powder stays well for about a month in room temperature.
• This chettinad masala can be used for biryani,gravies,dry curries.
• Use clean dry mixer jar everytime
• Also use clean dry container to increase shelf life.

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Chettinad Masala Powder Recipe Video

How to make chettinad masala powder:

1. Heat 1 tsp oil – Add all the ingredients listed and dry roast until golden, nice aroma comes.
2. Cool down completely.Transfer to mixer, grind to semi fine powder. Cool down then store in a dry container.

My tips while making Chettinad masala powder :

• You can even dry roast the ingredients without adding oil.
• You can skip oil if you want while roasting but I would suggest to add little atleast for it to get roasted well without getting burnt.
• This masala powder stays well for about a month in room temperature.
• This chettinad masala can be used for biryani,gravies,dry curries.
• Use clean dry mixer jar everytime
• Also use clean dry container to increase shelf life.