Nihari Masala
- 1 bay leaf (tej pattar)
- 1 black cardamom (bari elaichi)
- 2 anise star (badiyan ka phool)
- 3-4 green cardamom (hari elaichi)
- 2 cinnamon stick (darcheeni)
- 3-4 cloves (laung)
- 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
- 6-9 black pepper corns (kali mirch)
- ½ tsp nutmeg and mace (jaifal jawetri)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (zeera)
- 1 tsp black cumin seeds (kala zeera)
- 1 tsp dried ginger powder (sonth powder)
- 1 tbsp red bell pepper (kashmiri laal mirch)
- ½ tsp turmeric (haldi)
- 1 tbsp coriander powder (dhania)
- 1 tsp red chili powder (laal mirch)
- salt to taste
