Homemade Dabeli Masala Powder
by Tarla Dalal

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dabeli masala too can be made easily at home. The homemade dabeli masala powder can be used to easily make the popular Gujarati snack, Dabeli, where a potato mixture flavoured with this masala is sandwiched between butter-roasted ladi pav.

Spice mixes, although readily available in stores, are best made at home because they have a better aroma and flavour compared to those made commercially in bulk. So try our homemade dabeli masala recipe, as its very easy to make.

Notes on dabeli masala powder recipe. 1. Mix well and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or until light brown and aromatic. Ensure to roast the spices on medium heat so that all their flavours are released and they don’t burn. Stir occasionally for even browning. 2. Add the dry coconut. It is a must ingredient to give the dabeli masala a coarse texture.

You can also use the Kutch dabeli masala powder innovatively to flavour veggies, rice, etc. The dabeli masala powder can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for over 10 months!

Learn to make dabeli masala powder recipe | Kutchi dabeli masala | homemade dabeli masala | with step by step photos and videos below.

Homemade Dabeli Masala Powder recipe - How to make Homemade Dabeli Masala Powder

For Homemade Dabeli Masala Powder
1/2 cup coriander (dhania) seeds
4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
6 cloves (laung / lavang)
2 tsp black peppercorns (kalimirch)
2 small sticks cinnamon (dalchini)
4 black cardamom (badi elaichi)
4 star anise (chakri phool)
4 bayleaves (tejpatta)
1/2 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)
6 whole dry red chillies (pandi) , broken into small pieces
2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
2 tsp black salt (sanchal)
4 tbsp kashmiri red chilli powder
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp oil

Method
For homemade dabeli masala powder

To make homemade dabeli masala powder, combine the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise and bayleaves in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove in a big plate and keep aside.
In the same broad non-stick pan, add the dry coconut, dry red chillies and sesame seeds and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Remove in the same plate and allow the mixture to cool completely.
Once cooled, add the black salt and red chilli powder.
Blend it in a mixer till smooth.
Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the sugar and oil and mix well with your hands.
Store homemade dabeli masala powder in an air-tight container in the fridge. Use as required.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per tbsp

Energy	40 cal
Protein	0.3 g
Carbohydrates	2.4 g
Fiber	0.3 g
Fat	3.2 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	0 mg

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How to make Dabeli masala

To begin making the dabeli masala powder recipe | Kutchi dabeli masala | homemade dabeli masala | in a broad non-stick pan add coriander seeds. Clean the spices for any stones or debris before adding them in the Dabeli masala.
Add cumin seeds. Always make use of fresh spices else the homemade Dabeli masala powder will not last long and won’t have that aroma.
Add fennel seeds.

Add cloves.
Add peppercorns.
Add cinnamon.
Add cardamom.
Add star anise. Check for hidden worm or mold inside the star anise.

Add bay leaves. Wipe clean the bay leaves before using them.
Mix well and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or until light brown and aromatic. Ensure to roast the spices on medium heat so that all their flavours are released and they don’t burn. Stir occasionally for even browning.
Remove in a big plate and keep aside.
In the same broad non-stick pan, add the dry coconut. It is a must ingredient to give the dabeli masala a coarse texture.
Add dry red chillies. You can increase or decrease the amount according to your taste preference. The stalk has been removed and we have broken the chillies before adding to the pan.

Add sesame seeds for that nutty flavour.
Mix well and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Remove in the same plate and allow the mixture to cool completely.
Once cooled, transfer everything to a mixer jar.
Add the black salt.

Add red chilli powder. The pandi chillies will provide the heat and Kashmiri red chilli powder will provide the colour.
Blend it in a mixer till smooth.
Transfer the Kutchi masala mixture into a deep bowl.
Add sugar. Make use of medium-sized granules or tiny granules or else the dabeli masala won’t mix well with potatoes at a later stage while making dabelis.
Add oil.

Mix well with your hands and your dabeli masala powder recipe | Kutchi dabeli masala | homemade dabeli masala | is ready.
Store homemade dabeli masala in an air-tight container in the fridge. Use as required to make an array of dishes like Dabeli Cheese Fondue, Dabeli Recipe and Dabeli Bhajiya.

Shubha Vijay Kumar

on 02 Sep 20 11:43 AM

Very nicely explained. The result was a tasty Dabeli powder. Also made two styles of Dabeli.One with Potatoes and the other with Raw Banana. Came out very well. Grateful for the recipe.

Tarla Dalal

03 Sep 20 01:29 PM

Shubha thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us.

Himja Joshi

on 02 May 20 07:52 PM

I tried making this dabeli masala few days back and it turned out so well ... could make perfect street style dabeli at home??

05 May 20 11:52 AM

Hi, Happy to know you have liked the recipe, Do keep trying more recipes and give us your feedback..

Prajakta

on 17 Jul 19 11:27 PM

I made the masala at home as per the recipe given.....Made kacchi dabeli turned out perfect like how we get outside.. everybody enjoyed ...Thank you to Tarla Dalas team....please try out ladies

JAYESH PATHAK

on 13 May 19 07:37 PM