Sangeeta's Kitchen Delights

Bhaja masala is a traditional Bengali spice mix which is used in many curries like Ghugni, Cholar dal , alur dom, Labra, kumror chokka etc, Bhoger Khichuri, Chumur, phuchka, chat, alu kabli, doi bora, etc. Its made with all very common Indian spices. You don't need more time to make it. Just roast and grind, you can store it and use when required. Lets go to the recipe. Cook Time          :  4  minutes Grinding Time    :    2  minutes Ingredients: Bay Leaf- 2~3 pieces Dry Red Chilli- 6~8 pieces Green Cardamom- 6 pods Cinnamon Stick- 1 piece Fennel Seeds- 1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds- 1.5 tablespoon Cumin Seeds- 3 tablespoon How to Make: Heat a pan. Add bay leaf followed by dry red chilli. Break them for easy handling. Roast for 30 seconds in medium to low heat(continuous stirring) . Add cardamom and cinnamon. Roast for 30 seconds(continuous stir...

Sambar is very famous South Indian dal (lentil) preparation with veggies where a special spice powder is used to make this dal flavourful. Without this spice, sambar should not be complete and you don't get the actual taste & flavour. This is the one of the key ingredient for authentic traditional sambar. Now a days, ready made "Sambar Masala" is available in the market. But still, for me , homemade is best. It is very easy also to make. You need to dry roast some ingredient and then just grind. Lets, go to the recipe. Preparation Time   :   5  minutes Cook Time          :  8  minutes Serves              :  For Sambar of 12 people Ingredients: Coriander Seeds- 1/8 cup Dry Red Chilli- 4~5 pieces Fenugreek Seeds- 1/2 teaspoon Black Peppercorn- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds- 1 teaspoon Dry Curry Leaves- 1/8...