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methi masala or achar masala
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Achar Masala or Methi Masala

Methi masala is a spice blend that can be used to make achars (pickled dishes), sprinkled on khichu or khakras or just added to any dish to spice it up!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: achar masala, dry chutney, methi masala, methiya masala
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 556kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp split fenugreek seeds methi na kuria
  • 1 cup split mustard seeds rai na kuria
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp asofetida hing
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp kashmiri chilli

Instructions

  • Measure out spices(except asofetida/hing) and salt in a bowl. Blend the spices and salt.
    methi masala ingredients in a bowl
  • Add blended spices to a bowl. Add asofetdia (hing) to center of bowl
    ground spice mix
  • Heat oil on the stove to smoking point (2-3 minutes on high)
    oil on stovetop
  • Pour heated oil onto asofetida. (hot oil will activate the flavor in asofetida). Mix the mixture thorougly.
    oil poured on achar
  • Methi masala/achar masala is ready
    achar masala methi masala

Notes

The recipe makes about 2 cups so you can bottle it up and use it when needed.
Methi masala can be used to make achar, sprinkled on khichu or even on khakras.

Nutrition

Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6987mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 8mg