DHANA JIRU /CORIANDER CUMIN POWDER
Dhana Jiru is basically a combination of roasted coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Some add turmeric to it some don't. Dhana Jiru is used in every Gujarati home for all the dals, curries, shaaks/Sabjis (vegetables), and some snacks too.
Ingredients
- 2 cups coriander seeds
- ½ cup cumin seeds
Instructions
- Dry roast coriander in a wide pan or karai over low heat till you get the aroma of the spice, the seeds begin to crackle and it turns light golden in colour.
- Transfer the roasted coriander seeds into a wide plate or tray to cool.
- Add cumin seeds to the pan or karai. Roast over low heat till it turns light brown in colour and begins to crackle.
- Add the cumin seeds to the coriander seeds.
- When the mixture is cool, using a food processor or a coffee grinder, grind to a powder. Here you can grind to a coarse powder or a fine powder. I prefer in between.
- Store dhana jiru in an airtight container or jar.
Notes
- Don't roast over high or medium heat.
- Don't burn the spices.
- Don't leave the roasted spices in the hot pan or karai, otherwise it will get burnt.
- Store the powder in the container or jar when it cools down a bit.