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.
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What is Dahi Bara Masala?
Dahi Bara Masala (Dahi Bhalla Masala) is composed of only 6 common ingredients. It’s a flavorful, eclectic mix of 4 whole spices and two different kinds of salts that gives you the best dahi bara masala. The addition of this masala/spice blend is what makes Dahi Bara quintessentially complete.
WHAT IS DAHI BARA?
Dahi bara, also known as Dahi bara, Dahi vada, or Dahi bhalla, is a well-known Pakistani appetizer. Dahi Bara basically comprises two types of lentils which are combined into fried balls mixed with sweet & salty yogurt. It's a supreme go-to for Ramadan iftars. (dahi bara recipe coming soon.)
WHAT MAKES UP THE MASALA?
- Dried round red peppers - Gol sukhi lal mirch
- Cumin seeds - Zeera
- Coriander seeds - Sabut danya
- Black peppercorns - Sabut kali mirch
- Black salt - Kala namak
- Salt - Namak
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: 5-Minute Homemade Karahi Masala and Homemade Biryani Masala.
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