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    Home » Spice Blends

    5-Minute Homemade Karahi Masala

    Posted by Sarah Mirza on Jun 27, 2022 (Modified Jun 13, 2025) · 13 Comments

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    4.8 from 4 votes

    5-Minute Homemade Karahi Masala is exactly what we all need in our kitchens. It’s time to toss out those store-bought versions! Just dry roast a few whole spices, mix in some ground spices and salt, and you’ve got the perfect homemade Karahi Masala—quick, easy, and full of flavor.

    5-Minute Homemade Karahi Masala is a game changer. Homemade masalas sound intimidating, but fear not. Although some masalas in some Pakistani recipes require many ingredients like Biryani Masala, the payoff is incredible. Lucky for you, Karahi Masala doesn't ask for much, but is very worth it.

    half a shot of the 5 min homemade karahi masala

    This Pakistani Spice blend is delicious when you use it in Mutton Karahi or Chicken Karahi. I have given enough measurements to make Karahi 5-6 times when using this recipe. The homemade masala is easy to make and comes together in no time.

    cumin seeds. coriander seeds, long dried red pepper, black peppercorns in a fry pan

    When I can’t decide what to cook, I go with Karahi—because I make the masala in bulk and always have it ready to go. It’s so flavorful! Sometimes I even give it as a hostess gift. People really appreciate it, and it gives them a chance to try Two Cloves in a Pot’s homemade spice blend. Honestly, there’s no better gift than the gift of homemade masala!

    cumin seeds. coriander seeds, long dried red pepper, black peppercorns in a fry pan

    INSIGHTS FOR DRY ROASTING THE PERFECT KARAHI MASALA!

    When a recipe says to “lightly dry roast” whole spices, it can be a little confusing—so here’s what it really means:

    Light dry roasting means heating the spices on medium heat for just 20–30 seconds. That’s it! This helps bring out their aroma without changing their flavor too much.

    If you roast the spices for 1–2 minutes, they’ll become much darker and the flavor will change completely—which is not what you want for Karahi Masala. That longer roasting time is more for something like Homemade Dahi Baray Masala, where a deeper flavor is needed.

    cumin seeds. coriander seeds, long dried red pepper, black peppercorns in a fry pan

    HOW TO PREPARE KARAHI MASALA?

    cumin seeds. coriander seeds, long dried red pepper, black peppercorns in a fry pan to dry roast.
    Add that in that grinder and start grinding.
    Take the grinding mixture and mix in the powder spices.
    karahi masala blend in a bowl

    HOW TO STORE IT & HOW LONG IT'S GOOD FOR?

    Store it in an air-tight jar after preparing it. The masala is good for 7-8 months. It can be store at room temperature or refrigerator.

    karahi masala blend in a bowl

    Hey Friend, You’ve made it this far, so now we’re basically best friends! If you make this recipe, I’d love for you to give it a quick review & star rating ★ below. Make sure you follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

    Let's Make 5-Minute Homemade Karahi Masala!!!

    karahi masala blend in a bowl
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    4.75 from 4 votes

    5-Minute Homemade Karahi Masala

    5-Minute Homemade Karahi Masala is just what we need in our lives. With just a few spices from home, I am sure you will leave store-bought karahi masalas.
    Prep Time3 minutes mins
    Dry Roasting2 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Masala
    Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
    Keyword: authentic chicken karahi, authentic nihari masala recipe, homemade karahi masala, karahi masala, pakistani style karahi, spiceblend
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 12kcal
    Author: Sarah Mirza

    Equipment

    • mortar pestle can also use a spice grinder or a blender
    • fry pan

    Ingredients

    Whole Spices

    • ¼ cup coriander seeds
    • 12 dried long red pepper
    • 36 black peppercorns
    • ¼ cup cumin seeds

    Powder Spice

    • 2½ tbsp red chili powder
    • ¼ cup coriander powder
    • 4 tsp kosher salt (or as needed)

    Instructions

    • In a fry pan, on medium heat, add dried long red peppers, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, and cumin seeds.
    • Lightly dry roasted for one minute. (Don't over do it, it will messed up the taste of your karahi.)
    • Let it cool down for 5-6 minutes.
    • Take the dry roasted ingredients transfer into the spice grinder.
    • Grind.
    • Now mix in the coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
    • Mix well.
    • Store it in a air-tight container.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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      4.75 from 4 votes

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    1. Anum shah says

      July 11, 2022 at 2:45 am

      5 stars
      Omg! I just made this karahi masala. It smells and taste amazing! I’m going to make Karahi tonight.

      Reply
      • Sarah Mirza says

        July 12, 2022 at 12:22 am

        Thank you so much 🙂

        Reply
    2. Parsi says

      October 25, 2023 at 11:13 am

      4 stars
      thats a lot of salt does it really need that much namak as i find it really salty and have ruined dishes before coz of it, can i reduce ?

      Reply
      • Sarah Mirza says

        October 25, 2023 at 11:17 am

        sure you can reduce according to your taste. just letting you know you will have left over karahi masala you're not going to use all the karahi masala at once.

        Reply
    3. Farwha says

      December 29, 2023 at 3:13 pm

      Can you use dry round red pepper?

      Reply
      • Sarah Mirza says

        December 29, 2023 at 6:42 pm

        I think that should be fine.

        Reply
    4. Miss Chaudry says

      December 13, 2024 at 6:02 am

      5 stars
      very good yar... keep it up

      Reply
      • Sarah Mirza says

        December 13, 2024 at 9:06 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    5. Asra Baig says

      May 12, 2025 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      Nice masala, will appreciate to know the amount to use for 1 pound of chicken.

      Reply
      • Sarah Mirza says

        May 24, 2025 at 1:09 pm

        if you follow this link it will tell you the amount.
        https://twoclovesinapot.com/how-to-make-authentic-pakistani-style-chicken-karahi/

        Reply
        • Asra Baig says

          May 24, 2025 at 5:35 pm

          Thank you, that recipe also doesn't tell the amount but I guess I can assume that the entire amount is supposed to be used for 1 lb of chicken.

          Reply
          • Sarah Mirza says

            May 24, 2025 at 7:00 pm

            it says in the instructions for using about 5 tsp in 2 lbs of chicken so that means use about 2.5 tsp in 1 lbs.

            Reply
          • Sarah Mirza says

            May 24, 2025 at 7:02 pm

            if you have further questions please free to ask. 🙂
            would love your feedback on this after you're done making it.

            Reply

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