Pickle Masala Powder

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Pickle Masala Powder

Pickle Masala Powder is a traditional Indian recipe (from Kerala) for a classic spice blend that's typically used during pickling. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Indian version of: Pickle Masala Powder.

prep time

10 minutes

cook time

10 minutes

Total Time:

20 minutes

Makes:

1 jar

Rating:

Tags : Chilli Recipes Spice Recipes Indian Recipes

This is a classic Indian spice powder from Kerala that's typically used to flavour pickles and chutneys.

Ingredients:

100g dried red chillies (preferably Kashmiri chillies)
1 tbsp dried methi (dried fenugreek) leaves
2 tbsp moong (dried mung beans)
1 tbsp jeera (cumin seeds)
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 tsp haldi (turmeric) powder
1 tsp hing (asafoetida) powder

Method:

In a dry frying pan separately toast the chillies, fenugreek, mung beans, cumin seeds and mustard seeds until aromatic. Combine in a spice grinder (or coffee grinder) and render to a fine powder.

Mix with the turmeric and asafoetida then turn into a jar and keep in a cool, dark, cupboard until needed.