Vangi Bhath Masala Powder: Indian Food and Spices

Hello Foodies,

         This aromatic spices blend makes the dishes more pleasant to the taste. I love the deep flavors of the native Indian spices. This masala powder is a blend of tasty spices, prepared with dried red chilies and some aromatic Indian spices. Roasting of spices brings out the flavor of the spices and helps to enhance the taste of the dish. 

And once you have stocked up on this masala, you're ready to jump right in and cook aromatic Vangi Bhath/Eggplant Pulao, with all the subtle and profound flavors of great Indian food. A vast array of spices used in Indian cuisine is one of the things that people find intimidating about cooking Indian food. So guys, explore a cuisine rich in spices, savory flavors and creative combinations of ingredients. Once you find that you can identify and understand the spices we use in Indian cooking, then you will find this cuisine is impressive.

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In this Spice Blend:

Dried Red Chilies:

• These red chilies rack up the heat in curries, and you can adjust quantities according to your spice levels.
• It adds a little fiery kick to any dish, enhancing the other savory flavors without overwhelming them.
• It also adds the bright red color to the dishes.

Cumin Seeds:

• This strong aromatic spice has an earthy, warm, and slightly bitter taste.
• You can find this spice in many Indian dishes, and it can be powder or seed form.

Coriander Seeds:

• It is one of my favorite Indian spice, and I love the aroma of the coriander leaves the most.
• This flavourful spice has a fruity, deep, and nutty taste.
• Coriander leaves are the main ingredient in all the dishes, and they mainly use to garnish.
• Also, it's the key ingredients in the preparation of Garam Masala.
• Coriander seeds are good for digestion.

Cinnamon:

• This spice has a strong sweet, spicier taste and adds a delicate sweetness to the savory as well as sweet dishes. 
• It can be found in stick or ground form.
• It is rich in antioxidants and helps in reducing and stabilizing blood sugar levels.

Cloves:

• This versatile spice adds flavor to hot beverages and brings spicy warmth to dishes.
• It has a sweet, aromatic flavor.
• Cloves are low in calories and high in antioxidants.
• Its antimicrobial properties may help kill harmful bacteria.

Fenugreek Seeds:

• This spice has earthy, musky flavor and fragrance.
• This is a popular ingredient in the making of curries and chutneys or condiments.

Other Dry Chutney/Masala Powder Recipes:

• Dry coconut Chutney
• Peanuts Chutney
• Flaxseeds Chutney
• White Sesame seeds Chutney
• Black Sesame Seeds Chutney

Preparation and Cooking Time: 10 Minutes.

Each Serving of Vangi Bhath Masala Powder Contains 35 cal.

Ingredients:

• Dried Red Chili 6-8
• Chana Dal 2 Tbsp
• Urad dal 1 Tbsp
• Coriander Seeds 2 Tbsp
• Cumin Seeds 2 Tsp
• Fenugreek seeds ½ Tsp
• Cloves 4
• Cinnamon 1 inch
• Oil ½ Tsp

Instructions:

• Heat oil in a pan and add dried red chilies, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, chana dal, and urad dal.
• Stir and roast on medium to low flame for 4-5 minutes.
• Let it cool and then grind to make a fine powder.
• Aromatic, homemade Vangi Bhath Masala Powder is ready. Enjoy!!!

Dietary Comment :

• The calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Per serving contains 35 calories, along with 4.87 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 2 g fats, and 2 g protein.
• Portion size can always be increased or decreased depending on your health goals and activity level. 

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