Easy Indian Spice Blend

This savory dry mix is perfect to have on-hand in your fridge and an easy way to jazz up any boring vegetable dish!

Course Condiment, Main Dish

Cuisine Gluten-Free, Indian, Vegan

Keyword easy spice, homemade spice, indian spices

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 149kcal

Author Anjali Lalani

Ingredients

1 cup chickpea flour
1 cup coriander-cumin powder , (see notes below)
1/2 teasp ground turmeric
1/8 teasp asafetida , (see notes below)
1/2 teasp salt
1 teasp sugar , raw or coconut sugar
1/2 cup ground roasted peanuts
1/4 cup finely shredded coconut , coconut powder (see notes below)
2 teasp cooking oil

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Instructions

In a pan, heat cooking oil on low-medium heat.
Add the chickpea flour and roast for 2-3 minutes, mixing frequently, until it starts to become fragrant.
Add the corriander-cumin powder, turmeric, asafetida (if using), salt, sugar, ground roasted peanuts, and coconut powder.
Combine and mix well. Roast with heat on the pan for another 5-7 minutes.
Turn off and remove the pan from the heat. Allow the masala to cool completely.
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for use when needed. For a quick suggestion on how to use this masala, see the notes below.

Notes

Each serving size is 1/4 cup of the dry mix.

Ingredient notes:

The term 'Coconut Powder ' is used to describe several coconut-based food products. For this recipe, 'Coconut Powder' refers to finely shredded or ground coconut. You can find it at Indian stores, or simply sub any finely shredded unsweetened coconut. Please do NOT replace it with Coconut Flour in this recipe as it's properties are completely different and the recipe will not taste the same.
If you do not have coriander-cumin powder, simply use 3/4 cup coriander powder + 1/4 cup cumin powder (also known as Dhana-jiru)
Aasafetida - Also known as hing (omit for gluten-free option unless you are certain it is pure).
To make the ground roasted peanuts, simply pulse whole roasted peanuts in your blender. I use my Cuisinart Hand Blender w/Chopper-Grinder Attachment .

To Use this Mix: Saute/cook your favorite vegetable stove-top, sprinkle this blend half way through cooking (few tbsp at a time only), cover pan to trap in some moisture for a few minutes, and mix it in. Season with lemon juice, chili powder, and/or salt to taste.

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