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This 2-step Jiralu masala powder adds a perfect zing when sprinkled over yogurt or potato dishes. Use it to jazz up your french fries!
Salty and tangy, Jiralu delivers a wonderful mix of flavours to yogurt dishes, such as raita, rotis, Khakhras (crispy flatbread), salads or potatoes such as this Aloo mattar . In fact, go ahead and sprinkle some over french fries for a savoury, spicy kick!
What is Jiralu?
Jiralu is a spice mix – a blend of powdered masalas, and it is hugely popular in Gujarat, India. At mealtimes at my grandparents house in Mumbai; there was always a small silver ‘katori’ (bowl) of jiralu on the table, with the tiniest spoon. It was the right size to sprinkle just a pinch, as this masala powder is very strong.
Most Gujarati homes used to make their own, but now it is also easily available in stores across India. I prefer to make my own as it is easy enough and that way I am in control of the ingredients.
How to make it
This two-step recipe makes a small quantity but you will only need a tiny amount at a time as the flavour is very intense.
- To prepare, dry roast cumin seeds on a medium heat till fragrant and then grind to a powder.
- Add the roasted cumin to the other ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
How to store it
Stored in an airtight container, in a cool place, Jiralu masala powder will keep for several months.
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Jiralu masala
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon black salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
- 1/4 teaspoon dried mango powder
Instructions
- Dry roast the cumin seeds till fragrant and grind to a fine powder.
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Sprinkle sparingly as a garnish.
Recipe Notes
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I’ve never made my own masala powder before, but I should definitely try next time I need some! Looks too easy 🙂
This is so easy, and a little goes a really long way!
Nice to see someone else using asafoetida, an “Indian” spice that is often overlooked by Western Indian influenced food but one that is so important. This sounds wonderful!
Thank you Brian, its that little secret ingredient which hasn’t been ‘discovered’ yet 😉
Wow, this powder sounds amazing, I never tried or heard this before but reading the comments it’s delicious. I hope I will this one soon.
Yes, its a great mix to have on hand for an entirely new dimension to a dish.
Wow, bit interesting this spice bled is !
Thank you Sasmita
I love Jeeralu in my Buttermilk/Chhas and fruit dish. Looks tempting.
Thanks Dhwani
This spice blend sounds interesting. Never tried these before! Love to try soon.
Let me know how you like it Uma
Awesome mix of spices..sure to give zing to the dish..
Sure does Lathiya
One of my childhood friends used to bring this masala to school every day and we used lick with our fingers 🙂
ha ha it is finger-lickin’ good!
Wow I can imagine how this spice blend can bring a zing to any dish. Thanks for sharing
thanks Trupti
Such a flavor packed spice blend! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us 🙂
Hope you like it Freda
Awesome!! Normally I add only roasted jeera powder but this mix sounds and I am sure tastes amazing on any dish!! Will try and make this..thanks for sharing 🙂
Do try and let me know what you think Vanitha