Dalma Spice Powder Recipe needs only 5 ingredients.It is easy to make at home and can be stored at room temperature.

Dalma is the essence of Odia Cuisine, a vegetarian delicacy . A dish prepared with lentil and vegetables. The subtle flavour overwhelms anyone when it is served with rice and a dollop of Ghee. Ghee is clarified butter.

Dalma Spice Powder Recipe

You just need 5 spices to make this Dalma Spice powder. You need to dry roast each spice separately before making to a powder.

What is Dry Roasting?

It is a method of slow roasting without oil. This process helps releasing the sublime flavour of the spices.
One has to dry roast each spice differently  because every spice takes its own time. Dry Red chillies may take more time compared to black peppers.

A little carefulness is needed when you dry roast spices. The flame should be low and you need to constantly stir . Else there is a fair chance of burning. you just need to notice when the colour changes slightly.

Cumin seeds will look a bit darker when it’s done . you get a nice aroma once it starts releasing its oil with the slow heat.
Black pepper may need only 20-30 seconds for the dry roast. 

Dry Red chilies may take upto 2 minutes. So as the Bay leaves.

Cool the mixture at room temperature before making a powder. Else it affects the shelf life when stored in an airtight container.
You can store the Dalma spice mix in a glass jar at room temperature. Keep it in a dry and cool place. To increase the shelf life , you can keep the jar in the refrigerator.

Dalma Spice Powder Recipe can be Used for other Dishes.

Apart from making Dalma dish, this spice powder can be used to make stir-fry vegetables. Once your stir-fry is almost done , add this spice powder at the end and cook for a minute.
Must check the Dalma Recipe here

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Dalma Spice Powder Recipe |

Cuisine

oriya

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Cumin seeds
• 5 Dry red
• 5 small bay leaves
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 inch Cinamon

Cuisine oriya Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings Ingredients 2 tbsp Cumin seeds 5 Dry red 5 small bay leaves 2 tsp black pepper 1 inch Cinamon

Instructions

1. In a pan dry roast each spice one by one.

   
2. Cool them properly at room temperature.

   
3. Remove stems of Dry red chillies.

   
4. Mix everything and make a fine powder.

   
5. Use this spice powder to make Dalma .