Coriander Seeds - Adds warmth but also helps create a thick consistency in the masala. Black Peppercorn - Adds peppery heat. Cinnamon Sticks - Adds a back-of-the-throat warmth. Cloves - Adds sweetness and bitterness to the dish. Cardamom - Adds a floral and almost menthol sweetness to the dish. Cumin Seeds - Adds nuttiness. Fennel Seeds - Adds a refreshing licorice-y flavor. Kasoori Methi Leaves - Adds a maple-y herbal taste to the dish. Kashmiri Chili Powder - Adds heat and color to the dish. If substituting with another chili powder add ½ as much and use paprika to get color. Chaat Masala - Combo of black salt, mango powder, and other warming spices. Adds a bit of tang and warmth. Black Salt - Primary spice to add tang! Do not skip this spice in the blend because it will make this heavy dish pop with flavor! Turmeric - Helps slightly with color and adds a, earthy bitterness to the dish.
Use your homemade pav bhaji masala to make delicious pav bhaji!
