Dahi Bara Masala (Dahi Bhalla Masala) is one of the simplest yet most tasteful masalas which can be made at home. Just a few ingredients and you’ll never frequent the store for dahi bara masala again.
Dahi Bara Masala (Dahi Bhalla Masala) might only have six ingredients, but don’t underestimate it—it packs a punch! With four bold whole spices and two kinds of salt, this little blend is the secret sauce (well, spice) that brings your Dahi Baray to life. It’s that magical sprinkle on top that makes you go, “Yup, this is it.”
Dahi bara, also known as Dahi bara, Dahi vada, or Dahi bhalla, is one of those classic Pakistani appetizers that instantly takes you back. Made from a blend of two lentils flours, shaped into soft, golden fritters, and drenched in sweet-and-salty yogurt—it’s the taste of childhood, family gatherings, and long summer afternoons. And during Ramadan? It’s a must. No iftar spread ever felt complete without a chilled bowl of Dahi Baray sitting right in the center of the table.
HOW TO MAKE DAHI BARA MASALA?
WHAT OTHER MASALAS ARE THERE?
Homemade spice blends are a game changer. I urge everyone to try my collection of homemade spice blends. Never will you run to the store for masalas/spice blends again. There are few more masalas/spice blends on the blog: Karahi Masala and Homemade Biryani Masala.
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Let's Make Dahi Bara Masala!!!
Dahi Bara Masala (Dahi Bhalla Masala)
Equipment
- grinder
Ingredients
- 6 dried round red pepper gol sukhi lal mirch
- 3 tsp cumin seeds zeera
- 3 tsp coriander seeds sabut danya
- 1 tsp black peppercorns sabut kali mirch
- ½ tsp black salt kala namak
- ¼ tsp salt namak
Instructions
- In a fry pan, dry roast ball dried red chili peppers, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, and cumin seeds.
- Dry roast them until they turn deep golden color.
- Now take it out in a small bowl and let it rest for 3 minutes.
- Grind them.
- Now take out in the same bowl. It should be powder form now.
- Next add black salt and salt to the masala mixture that you just made.
- Mix everything well and enjoy!
Rani says
It was very delicious I ever made my family love it we really enjoyed thank you so much 😊👍👍
Sarah Mirza says
you're very welcome<3
Muhammad says
The masala mix elevated the flavors of my dahi bhallas to a whole new level.
Sarah Mirza says
best comment ever! <3
Sarah Mirza says
<3
Muhammad says
The masala mix elevated the flavors of my dahi bhallas to a whole new level.
Sarah Mirza says
Thank you so much <3
Chand sultans says
My whole family love this recipe
Sarah Mirza says
Thank you so much <3
Ali says
Excellent and delicious masala we all love to have it.
Sarah Mirza says
thanks so much <3
Saad Mirza says
I might try this. Or maybe I won't.
Sarah Mirza says
it will be our pleasure if you try this out. <3
Farrah says
Best Dahi bars masala recipe 😍
Sarah Mirza says
Thanks so much <3
Saad Mirza says
I might try this or I might not.
Sarah Mirza says
well I hope you try it out! <3
ibraheem says
i’m usually not a fan of dahi bara but this recipe knocked it out of the park!!
Sarah Mirza says
Thank you so much glad you like it. <3
Hammad says
Excellent recipe easy to follow.
Sarah Mirza says
Thank you so much <3
Ali Khan says
Out of all the variations I have tried of this dish, this is - without a doubt - the best one of them all.
Sarah Mirza says
Thank you so much <3
Rani says
Executive recipe very good 👍
Sarah Mirza says
Thank you so much <3