Homemade Coriander Powder or Dhania Powder is the most widely used spice in Indian homes. We call it as Dhania Powder in Hindi. It is very healthy, fresh, hygienic and adds taste and aroma to every dish that we prepare. Homemade Coriander Powder is made from Coriander Seeds or Dhania Seeds. It is very easy to prepare at home. Just prepare it once and store for many months.
Readymade Coriander Powder is easily available in the market. But this market bought masala powder can be adultered powder. So preparing it at home is a good option to get rid of adulteration. In my initial days of cooking I mostly preferred market bought coriander powder to prepare my dish. But now I always use Homemade Coriander Powder. It has been more than five years that I have been using Homemade Coriander Powder for every dish that I prepare at home. I would suggest my readers to use homemade masala powder to prepare their recipes since it adds taste, aroma and flavour to the recipe.
There are two ways of preparing Coriander Powder or Dhania Powder at home:
- Roasting Process: In this process, first roast the coriander seeds under low flame. Roast till it slightly changes its colour and leaves fragrance and aroma. Allow the seeds to cool down completely. When it cools down completely, transfer it to mixer grinder jar. Blend it to make smooth coriander powder.
- Sun Dry Process: In this process, first dry the coriander seeds under sun for 2-3 days. After drying add it to blending jar and grind to make the coriander masala powder.
Today I am going to prepare the Homemade Coriander Powder by the first process that is by Roasting Process. If you want you can prepare it by the Sun Dry Process also. To prepare the masala powder at home, first heat the pan over low heat. Add the Coriander Seeds to the pan. Roast the seeds till it changes its colour and fragrance starts coming out. Keep stirring the seeds continuously so that it does not burn. If it burns it will ruin the taste of the masala. Cool the seeds and then transfer it to grinder jar. Blend it to prepare smooth and aromatic Homemade Coriander Masala Powder.
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Let’s start preparing Homemade Coriander Powder……
Homemade Coriander Powder/Homemade Dhania Masala Powder
Ingredients:
- 500 grams Coriander Seeds
Instructions:
- Heat kadai or pan over low flame.
- Add the Coriander Seeds and dry roast it by continuously mixing it with a spatula.
- Do not leave the Coriander Seeds unattended. Keep stirring it regularly till its colour slightly changes and leaves fragrance and aroma.
- Switch off the stove and remove the roasted seeds into a plate. Allow it to cool down completely.
- After the seeds get completely cooled, transfer it to the grinder jar.
- Close the lid of the grinder jar and grind it to make a smooth powder.
- Check the powder if it is finely blended or not. If not, grind it again to make smooth powder.
- To make finely smooth coriander powder, you can sieve it.
- Homemade Coriander Masala Powder is ready to be used in your favourite recipe.
- Cool the masala powder and then transfer it to air tight container. Store it in cool and dry place. You can store it in freeze.
Notes:
- Roast the Coriander Seeds under low flame so that it does not burn. If it gets burnt, then it will ruin the taste of the coriander powder.
- While roasting the Coriander Seeds, don’t leave it unattended. Keep mixing the seeds continuously so that it is evenly roasted and does not burn.
- The roasted Coriander Seeds should be grinded only after it gets completed cooled.
- The Coriander Powder can also be prepared without roasting it. Simply dry the seeds under sun for few days and then blend it to make smooth powder.
- Store the Coriander Masala Powder in an air tight container after it gets completely cooled. It can be used for few months if stored in a packed container. Do not use wet spoon for the masala.
