20 May Dabeli masala
Dabeli masala is the heart of the famous Kutchi Dabeli, a popular street food originating from the Kutch region of Gujarat. This aromatic spice blend is prepared using a mix of red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, fennel, sesame seeds, and other warming spices. It gives Dabeli its signature sweet, spicy, tangy, and slightly smoky flavor. The masala not only enhances the taste of the potato filling but also creates the unique balance of flavors that makes Dabeli a beloved snack across India. Homemade Dabeli masala adds freshness and depth, making every bite rich, flavorful, and authentic.
Ingredients
½ cup Coriander Seeds
2-3 Big Black Cardamom
1 Medium Cinnamon Stick Broken into small pieces
2 tsp cumin Seeds
1 tsp Fennel Seeds
1-2 Bay Leaves
3-4 Cloves
1 tsp Black Peppercorn
2-3 Star Anise
2-3 Whole Mace
2-3 Dry Red Kashmiri Chili
¼ cup of Grated Dry Coconut
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
2-3 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Ginger Powder
1 tsp Black Salt
1 tsp Amchur powder(optional)
¼ cup Sugar(optional)
1-2 tbsp Oil
Instructions
1. First roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, clove, peppercorn, cinnamon, anise, mace and bay leaves in the pan for a minute on medium flame, transfer it to the plate and let it cool down.
2. Now roast grated coconut, dry red chili and sesame seeds in the same pan for less than a minute on low flame, transfer it to the same plate and mix with the pre-roasted mixture. Keep aside for few minutes.
3. Add all the roasted ingredients into the grinder bowl. Add black salt, red chili powder, Ginger Powder, amchur powder and salt, mix it and grind it into coarse powder form .
4. Now remove it into the mixing bowl. Add sugar, oil and mix.
5. Dabeli Masala is ready. You can store it into the airtight container and keep it into the refrigerator, you can use it whenever you need it.
Notes
Dabeli masala itself is usually used in small quantities, so its “nutrition” mainly comes from the spices blended into it. A typical dabeli masala may include red chili, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, fennel, sesame, dry coconut, and sometimes sugar or salt.
Approximate nutrition for 1 tablespoon (about 10–12 g) of dabeli masala
Calories: 35–50 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5–7 g
Protein: 1–2 g
Fat: 1–3 g
Fiber: 1–2 g
Sodium: varies widely depending on added salt
Notable nutritional benefits
Rich in antioxidants from cloves, cinnamon, chili, and coriander
Aids digestion due to cumin, fennel, and coriander
May boost metabolism because of chili and black pepper
Contains minerals like iron, calcium, and magnesium in small amounts
Sesame and coconut can provide healthy fats.
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