This homemade Masala powder, I use to call it as “Amma Masal Podi”, since my mom used to prepare and give it to me whenever I am in need of it. This masala powder is a versatile powder which you can use it for almost all curries, gravies and poriyal varieties, even for non-veg recipes as well. Any dish either veg or non-veg cooked using this powder will be outstanding. In simple words I could say, my right hand in my kitchen.
Although making masala powder at home will take time and need more effort, it’s worth taking. Though we get readymade masala powders for all however they add preservatives, chemicals which is not at all good for health. Hence taking effort and preparing masala powder at home is 100 times worth.
The measurements given below is for bulk preparation. The pictures below are taken in my hometown when my mom was preparing masala powder in bulk for me and my 2 sisters. Since my mom stays in a very dry place Sivakasi it will be easy for her to sundry the ingredient, making this as an excuse and getting escape from preparing it.
Since most of us live in apartments we don’t find space to sundry the ingredients, so in this post I will be listing out the measurements for small quantities as well.
My mom used to specify the measurements in terms of how much Red chilies we use. Here we have used ½ kg of Red chilies. This will yield masala powder which will last long for around 6 months for a family of 4 members.
Note : If you sundry the ingredients properly then the powder will last long for more than 6 months if not may be around 2 months.
