4 Cooking Churnas using Cumin

In Ayurveda, a Churna is a balanced combination of powdered herbs, spices, or dried fruits. Creating your own spice blends is a simple way to streamline your weekly cooking, save time, and ensure you are using the freshest ingredients possible.

Preparation & Storage Tips

• Preparation: Combine ingredients in a jar and shake thoroughly, or pulse in a food processor for a more uniform texture.

• Best Practices: Always use freshly ground spice powders for maximum potency.

• Storage: Keep in an airtight jar. Properly stored, these blends will last for up to six months.

• Yield: The following recipes each make approximately 1 cup.

Seasoning Blend Recipes

Ingredient	Taco	Curry	Fajita	Chili
Chili Powder	1/4 cup	-	1/4 cup	1/2 cup
Cumin Powder	1/4 cup	1/4 cup	1 tbsp	1/4 cup
Hing (Asafoetida)	1 tbsp	-	1 tbsp	1/4 cup*
Onion Powder	1 tbsp	-	1 tbsp	3 tbsp
Paprika	1 tsp	1/2 cup	2 tbsp	2 tbsp
Oregano	1 tsp	-	-	1/4 cup
Pink Salt (opt.)	1/4 cup	-	2 tbsp	-
Turmeric Root	-	1/4 cup	-	-
Coriander	-	3 tbsp	-	-
Mustard Powder	-	2 tbsp	-	-
Fenugreek	-	2 tbsp	-	-
Fennel Powder	-	1 tbsp	-	-
Red Pepper Flakes	-	1 tbsp	-	-
Cardamom	-	1 tbsp	-	-
Cinnamon	-	1 tsp	-	-
Cloves	-	1/2 tsp	-	-
Ground Pepper	1 tsp	-	-	-
Cayenne	-	-	1 tsp	-
Thyme	-	-	-	1 tbsp

*Note: For the Chili Seasoning Mix, the 1/4 cup can be either Hing or Garlic powder.

Key Ingredient Benefits

• Fenugreek Powder: Included in the Curry blend for a distinct, pleasant sweetness.

• Cloves: Added to the Curry blend to introduce a deeper, more complex flavor profile.

• Optional Ingredients: Many of these blends include optional spices (indicated in the table) to allow you to customize the heat and flavor depth to your preference.