Cumin-Coriander Tempering Mix

Name: Cumin-Coriander Tempering Mix
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indian (Westbengal)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds; 5-6 dry red chillies; 1 tbsp oil or ghee; Salt to taste

🟢 Veg🌾 Gluten-free📊 Medium

Traditional 80. Cumin-Coriander Tempering Mix recipe

⏱️5 minPrep

🔥5 minCook

🕒10 minTotal

🍽️8Serves

🧺 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 How to make Cumin-Coriander Tempering Mix

Dry roast spices (2 mins, medium-high): In pan, heat oil/ghee. Add cumin, coriander, mustard, fenugreek seeds. Toast 60-90 secs, stirring constantly. Seeds should become fragrant, pop and crackle. Add red chillies, toast 30 secs more.
Cool (5 mins, room temp): Transfer to plate, cool completely.
Store (variable): Once cooled, store in airtight glass container. Use within 1 week for maximum fragrance, or grind into powder for longer shelf life.
Use: This tempering base is heated in oil/ghee and poured into finished dal, vegetables, or rice to add final aromatic layer.

📖 Cultural notes

Tadka masala is aromatic oil-spice base—its toasted fragrance defines final flavor of dish, added at end for maximum impact. ---

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