This 2-step Jiralu 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.

Storing

Stored in an airtight container, in a cool place, Jiralu masala powder will keep for several months.

More Gujarati recipes

Gujarati corn
Khaman dhokla
Turmeric pickle
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Jiralu Powder

Nicole Shroff

This 2-step jiralu powder adds a perfect zing when sprinkled over yogurt or potato dishes. Use it to jazz up your french fries!

5 from 9 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 6

Course Pickle/Chutney/Garnish

Cuisine Indian

Servings servings

Calories 1 kcal

Ingredients

Metric | US Customary

Instructions

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
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Dry roast the cumin seeds till fragrant and grind to a fine powder.
½ teaspoon black salt, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder, ¼ teaspoon asafoetida, ¼ teaspoon dried mango powder
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Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Sprinkle sparingly as a garnish.

Notes

To keep fresh, store in an airtight container and keep in a dry place.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 117mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg

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