Masala Powder- The North Indian way

Have you always wondered what makes the North Indian delicacies have that special tinge to it! No matter how much you try, you do not hit that note in the curries you prepare...well, here is something you might want to give a shot at....try this easy to prepare masala powder and garnish your dishes with a fresh teaspoon for that lingering flavour.....

Almost all of the ingredients to this masala powder are easily available in our local provision stores these days...so, take that quick walk to your nearby store and grab all that you need to surprise yourself and all at home....!

Ingredients:

Cloves - 3 nos

Pepper - 6 nos

Cinnamon - 3 sticks

Cardamom - 3 nos

Big Cardamom - 1 no ( preferably use only the seeds)

Bay leaf - 3 nos

Big Jeera - 1/2 tsp

Coriander seeds - 1/2 cup

Red Chilli - 2 nos ( you could use kashmiri chilly if you have them)

Khus Khus - 1 tsp

Saunf - 2 tsp

Preparation: Grind all the above and use fresh!