Bengali Bhaja Masala Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons Cumin seeds (Jeera)
• 1 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
• 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper corns
• 2 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
• 4 Cloves (Laung)
• 4 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
• 2 Bay leaves (tej patta)

Steps

1. To make the Bengali bhaja masala, measure all ingredients and keep them ready.
2. Into a pan add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, cardamon and roast the ingredients on medium heat for a couple of minutes until the seeds start crackling and get a roasted aroma.
3. Once done, allow it to cool and blend into a smooth powder. This is the bhaja masala.
4. Store the Bhaja Masala in a small bottle and use it as and when required.