Poppy Seeds Powder

Gasa Gasala Podi.

Poppy seeds powder is a spice powder usually accompanied with steamed rice or with idly, dosa etc. It is prepared by first dry roasting the poppy seeds until light golden color. Then, grind them with other roasted ingredients and spices for a fine poppy seeds powder.
Makes: around 3/4 Cup of Poppy Seeds Powder.

Ingredients:

Poppy Seeds 1/2 Cup
Sesame Seeds 1 tsp
Urad Dal 1 tbsp
Whole Red Chiles 3 – 5
Salt to taste
Oil 1/2 tsp

Method of preparation:

Heat a pan on medium heat, separately roast poppy seeds, sesame seeds and urad dal till light golden color.
Heat oil in a pan on medium heat, add whole red chiles.
Fry red chiles for couple of seconds until aromatic and just crisp.

Cool all the roasted ingredients to room temperature.
First grind poppy seeds and sesame seeds into fine powder using a spice grinder.
Then add all the other ingredients and grind into fine powder along with salt.
Store poppy seeds powder tight in a jar and serve with steamed rice and dollop of ghee or with idly etc.
Notes: Make sure not to burn any of the ingredients while roasting.

Suggestions: If the poppy seeds powder is not spicy enough, add some red chile powder.
Variations: You can also add a tsp of coriander powder for heat.
Other Names: Poppy Seeds Powder, Gasagasala Podi, Khus Khus Powder.

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Chaat Masala Powder

Chaat Masala Powder.

Chaat masala is a unique spice blend used traditionally on street foods and chaats. Even though there are tens of blends for chaat masala, this is a simple version of it. The key to chaat masala is black salt, which gives the masala a key sulphurous hint. Sourness comes from either amchur powder or from the dried pomegranate seeds.
Makes: 4 1/2 tbsps of Chaat Masala Powder.

Ingredients:

Amchur / Dried Mango Powder 2 tbsps
Black Salt 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
Coriander Seeds 1 1/2 tsps
Dry Ginger Powder 3/4 tsp
Asafoetida 1/4 tsp
Red Chile Powder 1/4 tsp
Black Pepper Powder 1/4 tsp
Salt a Pinch

Method of preparation:

Toast cumin and coriander seeds until aromatic and ground them into fine powder once cooled to room temperature.
Combine all the ingredients and store tight in a sealed jar.
Use chaat masala as needed.
Notes: Make sure to use the fresh spices for good taste.

Suggestions: Adjust the amount of spices according to the preference.
Variations: Cardamom, dried pomegranate seeds powder etc can also be added.
Other Names: Chaat Masala Powder, Chat Masala.

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