Summer in India is also known as Masala Season. I prepare all the Masalas, used in making delicious dishes, at home. Today I am sharing the recipe of Dhana Jeera Masala, also known as Coriander and Cumin Powder. It gives a rich flavor to any Indian Dish. Unlike widely used 2:1 ratio of Dhana and Jeera, in this Gujarati Traditional Recipe, 5 other spices are used to make this Dhania Jeera Masala. Learn how to make this Masala at home and store for a year or even more without adding any preservatives.

Ingredients:

• 1kg Coriander Seeds (धनिया के बीज)
• 150g Cumin Seeds (जीरा)
• 50g Black Pepper (काली मिरी)
• 50g Cinnamon (दालचीनी)
• 20g Clove (लौंग)
• 50g Bay leaves (तेज पत्ता)
• 25g Star anise (चक्र फूल)

Instructions:

• Sun dry all ingredients 5 to 6 hours a day for 3 days. (preferred method)
• You can also roast each spice for 1 & ½ minute over the low flame.
• Add all ingredients in a mixer jar and grind to a fine powder.
• Sieve using a fine mesh strainer and grind again leftovers.
• Repeat the process and grind remaining spices.
• Dhana Jeera Masala is ready.
• Store in an airtight container or jar.

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