Dahi Bara Masala (Dahi Bhalla Masala)

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!!!

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Dahi Bara Masala (Dahi Bhalla Masala)

Dahi Bara Masala (Dahi Bhalla Masala) Just a few ingredients and you’ll never frequent the store for dahi bara masala again.

Prep Time4 minutes mins

Cook Time1 minute min

rest time3 minutes mins

Total Time8 minutes mins

Course: Masala

Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani

Keyword: best dahi baray recipe, dahi baray masala, dahi bhalla masala, dahi vada masala

Calories: 51kcal

Author: Sarah Mirza

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!

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Nutrition

Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1757mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 5mg