How to Make Gujarati Dal Masala at Home

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I’m so excited to be sharing my mom’s best kept secret in making delicious Guajarati dal – her homemade dal masala that you will LOVE and keep for life, I guarantee and 7 ingredients is all you need!

💌 Why I Love This Dal Masala:

Easy to make: 7 ingredients is all it takes and it makes a big batch enough to last you a good 6 months or up to a year if you make this less frequently.
High Shelf life: This masala has a high shelf life and if packed in an air tight container you will preserve its quality much longer staying fresh like you just made it!
Versatile: Although this masala is most commonly used for Gujarati dal, you can use this spice blend for any other dal or curry – the aromas in this spice blend just take the dish to another level!
Perfect to gift: This is a really great masala to gift anyone who loves gujarati dal – trust me, I’ve given this to some of my friends and they have LOVED it so so much!

🛒 Ingredients You Will Need:

Star Anise (Chakraphool)
Rock flower (Pathar phool)
Cloves (Laung)
Black peppercorns (Kali mirch)
Cinnamon stick (Dalchini)
Mace (Javitri)
Bay Leaf (Tej patta)

You can easily buy these ingredients at your local Indian grocery store or check them on amazon too.

Method:

Heat a pan in low heat.
Combine all ingredients and lightly roast them for couple minutes on low heat until fragrant.
Blend the ingredients together until they are fine ground.
Store in an airtight container and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Use this spice blend when making Guajarati dal or any other dal and curry.

🤷FAQ for Dal Masala:

Where can I buy the ingredients for Dal Masala?

You can easily buy these at your local Indian grocery store or from Amazon

How do you store this spice blend?

You want to store it in a tight jar away from direct light to preserve its quality for a long period of time.

How long does this spice blend last?

The recipe measurements I have provided is enough to last you anywhere between 6 months to a year. The last time I made it, I gave half of it to my previous roommate who loved my dal. It works as a great gift idea too! 🙂

Can I use this spice blend in other recipes?

Yes absolutely, Mom uses this this masala in her eggplant and potato curry.

👋Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed this Gujarati Dal masala blog and feel inspired to make it on your own and then take this spice blend to its final destination by making yourself a big pot of gujarati dal! 💗

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How to Make Gujarati Dal Masala at Home

Sharing my mom's best kept secret in making delicious Guajarati dal – her homemade dal masala that you will LOVE and keep for life, 7 ingredients is all you need!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Course Spice Mix

Cuisine Indian

Servings 6 months to year

Ingredients

500 gms Star Anise (Chakraphool)
100 gms Rock flower (Pathar phool)
50 gms Cloves (Laung)
50 gms Black peppercorns (Kali mirch)
50 gms Cinnamon stick (Dalchini)
50 gms Mace (Javitri)
50 gms Bay Leaf (Tej patta)

Instructions

Heat a pan in low heat
Combine all ingredients and lightly roast them for couple minutes on low heat until fragrant
500 gms Star Anise (Chakraphool), 100 gms Rock flower (Pathar phool), 50 gms Cloves (Laung), 50 gms Black peppercorns (Kali mirch), 50 gms Cinnamon stick (Dalchini), 50 gms Mace (Javitri), 50 gms Bay Leaf (Tej patta)
Blend the ingredients together until they are fine ground
Store in an airtight container and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
Use this spice blend when making Guajarati dal or any other dal and curry