Kadai Masala Powder Recipe | Kadai Masala recipe with step-by-step pictures and instructions. It is a flavorful spice blend used in different Kadai dishes. Kadai or karahi masala is made with coriander seeds, fennel, jeera, pepper, and red chili. Dry roast the spices and grind them to a coarse powder.

Kadai Paneer, Kadai Chicken, Kadai vegetable, Kadai mushroom are some of the most popular dishes in restaurants using Kadai masala. Freshly grounded masala makes the dish more flavorful but you can prepare them ahead and store them in an airtight container for up to two months. Make a small batch and finish them soon.

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Kadai Masala Powder Recipe | Kadai Masala

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Kadai Masala Powder is a flavorful spice blend used in different Kadai dishes.

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Ingredients

Coriander seeds 3 tbsp
Pepper 3 tsp
Fennel 3 tsp
Jeera 1.5 tsp
Red chilies 15

Instructions

Dry roast coriander seeds and pepper in medium flame till aromatic.
Then dry roast fennel seeds and jeera till slightly brown.
Finally roast the red chili in low flame.
Allow everything to cool down.
Take all of them in mixer.
Grind to coarse powder.
Cool down and store in airtight container.
Flavorful homemade kadai masala powder is ready.

Notes

Slowly roast the spices without burning.

I used byadagi chillies which is less spicy. Reduce the amount to chili accordingly.

Store in airtight container and use clean spoon to increase the shelf life of the masala.

Grind them coarsely rather than finely.

You can use mortle and pestle and pound them too

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How to make Kadai Masala Powder with step by step pictures

Dry roast coriander seeds and pepper in medium flame till aromatic.

Then dry roast fennel seeds and jeera till slightly brown.

Finally, roast the red chili in low flame.

Allow everything to cool down.

Take all of them into a mixer.

Grind to a coarse powder.

Cool down and store in an airtight container.

Flavorful homemade Kadai masala powder is ready.

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Comments

Srivalli Jetti says

May 17, 2021 at 4:09 am

Ah I never realized that there is a separate masala for this gravy...the masala powder sounds excellent Narmada..will surely bookmark this recipe.
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Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

May 18, 2021 at 2:51 pm

Thanks for the wonderful kadai masala recipe. I was using the store bought ones until now and the flavors were just not right. This masala powder was just perfect.
★★★★★

Radha says

May 21, 2021 at 7:32 pm

This is an excellent masala which would come in handy. Freshly made and homemade ones are always better and love this. I am bookmarking to try this.
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Archana says

May 22, 2021 at 2:19 pm

Wow! Now my kadhai masala will taste authentic. Thanks for the masala recipe sound simply yum. I was surprised when I saw just 5 ingredients! I have them all so can make some yum kadhai masala as a Sunday special.
★★★★★

Harini Rupanagudi says

May 25, 2021 at 1:31 am

Very aromatic and flavorful masala and perfect to spice up any gravy. Kadai Paneer is my favorite and I know for sure that this masala powder elevates the kadai paneer!!
★★★★★

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