Kalonji Masala

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Kalonji is name for stuffed vegetables in the state of Uttar Pradesh specially west part of it. Kalonji masala is a roasted spice powder that can be mixed with some other spices or can be used as it is to fill in various vegetables like okra [bhindi], bitter gourd [karela], pointed gourd [parwal], egg-plants [baingan], potato [aloo] etc. This masala can also be sprinkled over while cooking chopped okra. pumpkin or potato. So lets make it.
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Ingredients
- 50 gm Fennel Seeds [Sauf]
- 25 gm Fenugreek Seeds [Methi]
- 25 gm Black Mustard Seeds [Sarson]
- 25 gm Nigella Seeds [Kalongi]
- 25 gm Cumin Seeds [Jeera]
- Dry Mango Powder [Amchoor] as per taste
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Instructions
- Dry roast everything one by one leaving amchoor powder. Now grind everything together. Mix amchoor when it cools down & store it in an airtight container.
How to use?
- Make ginger garlic & onion paste with very less water. Add this spice powder, red chili powder, salt & mustard oil to it.
- Mix well. Keep it aside for 1-2 hrs. so that all water gets absorbed in the spices.
- Now stuff it into your favorite vegetable.
Notes
- This can be kept at room temperature for 3-4 months in an airtight container
- Keep it in a dry place
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 119 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 0.4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g | Sodium: 27 mg | Potassium: 418 mg | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 102 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 235 mg | Iron: 9 mg
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