While cooking, generally we use many masala powders . Let us see some varieties here.

(I) Tea Masala Powder:
Cardamom, Clove, Cinnamon, jadi kai. Powder all the ingredients and while preparing tea add a pinch of this masala.

(2) Curry Masala Powder:
Red chilly, Coriander Seeds, Udad dal, Fenugreek seeds, Poppy seeds (kas kas), Black pepper and coconut.
Grind all of them and while preparing curry or kuruma add this powder.

(3) Curry Masala Powder:
Ginger, Green chilly, Garlic, Red chilly powder, Sugar and ajwan (Omam)

(4) Kuruma Masala Powder:
Cinnamon, Coriander, Garlic, Tomato, Green chilly, Feenal seeds (sonf), Ginger, Processed Channa dal, coconut, Onion and red chilly.
Grind all the ingredients and mix with cooked vegetable and make kuruma.

(5) Rajasthani Masala Powder:
Cumin seeds (fried and powdered), 2 table spoon Amchur, 2 table spoon Red chilly powder, 1/4 spoon Black pepper, 1/4 spoon Garam masala and 1/2 spoon Black salt .
Mix all and use for curry varieties and kuruma.


(6) Garam Masala Powder:
Coriander, Cumin seeds, Black pepper, Big Cardamom, Small Cardamom, Cloves, Bay leaves and Jadi pathri.
Grind all the ingredients and make a fine powder. Use for curry varieties.