chana masala powder

Directions

1. 1
   firstly, in a pan take ¼ cup coriander seeds, ¼ cup cumin, 2 tsp pepper, 1 tsp clove, 2 pod black cardamom, 2 inch cinnamon, 1 mace, 1 tsp fennel, 1 tsp shah jeera.
2. 2
   roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
3. 3
   further, add 10 dried red chilli and roast until the chilli puffs up and turns crunchy.
4. 4
   cool completely and transfer to a mixi.
5. 5
   add 2 tbsp aamchur, 2 tbsp kasuri methi and 1 tsp turmeric.
6. 6
   blend to a fine powder without adding any water.
7. 7
   finally, chole masala powder is ready. store in an airtight container for longer shelf life and prepare chana masala when required.