A homemade spice blend for making authentic Pav Bhaji, inspired by Chef Vikas Khanna.

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
20min
Pav Bhaji Masala recipe

Ingredients

1 Servings
(1 serving = 1 batch of Pav Bhaji Masala)

Spices

  • 5
    red dry chillies, deseeded
  • 1/4cup
    coriander seeds
  • 6clove
    cloves
  • 2tbsp
    cumin seeds
  • 1 1/2tbsp
    saunf (fennel seeds)
  • 4piece
    black cardamom
  • 2in
    cinnamon
  • 1tbsp
    turmeric powder
  • 2tbsp
    aamchur powder
  • 1tbsp
    black pepper powder
  • 1tbsp
    red chilli powder
  • 1tbsp
    Kashmiri lal mirch powder
  • 1tbsp
    black salt

How to make Pav Bhaji Masala

Preparation

  1. Dry roast the deseeded red dry chillies on medium flame.

  2. In another pan, dry roast coriander seeds, cloves, cumin seeds, saunf (fennel seeds), black cardamom, and cinnamon.

  3. Allow the roasted spices to cool down.

  4. In a grinding jar, add the red chillies and the roasted spices.

  5. Add turmeric powder, aamchur powder, black pepper powder, red chilli powder, Kashmiri lal mirch powder, and black salt.

  6. Grind the mixture on pulse mode until it forms a fine powder.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the spices are completely cool before grinding to prevent moisture buildup.

  2. Store the masala in an airtight container to maintain its freshness.

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