Perfect Maggi Masala Powder
Ingredients:
– 2 tbsp Dry red chilies
– 2–3 Green cardamoms
– 1 Black cardamom
– 1 tbsp Cloves
– 1 inch Cinnamon stick
– 2 Bay leaves
– 2 tbsp Coriander seeds
– 1 tbsp Cumin seeds
– 1 tbsp Fennel seeds
– 1 tbsp Black pepper
– ½ tsp Turmeric powder
– 1 tbsp Dry ginger powder
– 1 tbsp Garlic powder
– 1 tbsp Onion powder
– 1 tbsp Amchur (dry mango powder)
– 1 tbsp Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
– 1 tsp Ajinomoto (MSG)
– 1 tsp Rock salt (adjust to taste)
– 1 tbsp Sugar (optional, balances flavor)
Preparation Method:
1. Dry roast red chilies, cardamoms, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and black pepper on a low flame until aromatic.
2. Let the roasted spices cool completely.
3. Grind them into a fine powder using a blender or spice grinder.
4. Add turmeric, dry ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder, amchur, kasuri methi, sugar, rock salt, and Ajinomoto.
5. Mix thoroughly and store in an airtight glass jar.
