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Gary is seeking information on where to buy Jerra masala, which he learned is used in a Bombay aloo recipe from his local takeaway. Community members suggest that Jerra masala may refer to cumin, known as 'jeera' or 'zeera', and recommend using whole cumin seeds to create a homemade version. There is no consensus on the exact product, but several users provide alternative recipes and insights on using cumin in cooking.

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Offline GARY.R

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Cannot find Jerra Masala
« on: April 05, 2012, 10:52 AM »
Hi,
My local Ambala takeaway make the most fantastic Bombay aloo. I telephoned asked the chief for the recipe and he said Jerra masala is used. I have tried but cannot find this anywhere, has anyone used this Jerra masala if so where can I buy.
Many thanks
Gary.
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Offline chewytikka

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Re: Cannot find Jerra Masala
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2012, 12:36 PM »
Hi Gary
Just start the dish off by frying 1tsp of whole cumin seeds in the oil until they sizzle, add the onions, stir fry a minute.
Add G&G paste, stir fry - add a touch of Tomato Puree, Mixed powder, Chilli Powder, Salt and stir fry. (That's your Jeera Masala done).
Add 2 Chef's Spoons of Garabi to loosen it up.
Now add your parboiled potatoes and cook out on medium heat for a few minutes.
Keep adding a Chef's Spoon of Garabi and a touch more oil (Juggle), if you like it saucy.
Now add a couple of tomato wedges, sliced Green Chillis, cook out for another couple of minutes.
Garnish with chopped Coriander, a squirt of lemon dressing and a pinch of Chat Masala.
Probably better than your Take Away ;)
cheers Chewy
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Offline natterjak

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Re: Cannot find Jerra Masala
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2012, 02:12 PM »
Chewy, do you mean ladles of garabi or chef's spoons? 3 ladles sounds like a lot for Bombay aloo
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Re: Cannot find Jerra Masala
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2012, 02:26 PM »
Well spotted NJ  8)
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Offline Salvador Dhali

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Re: Cannot find Jerra Masala
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2012, 03:11 PM »
Quote from: GARY.R on April 05, 2012, 10:52 AM
Hi,
My local Ambala takeaway make the most fantastic Bombay aloo. I telephoned asked the chief for the recipe and he said Jerra masala is used. I have tried but cannot find this anywhere, has anyone used this Jerra masala if so where can I buy.
Many thanks
Gary.

Hi Gary

I'd ask him again and ask him to spell it, as I've never heard of that brand. That said, 'jeera' or 'zeera' is what cumin is called, so it may be a cumin based mix powder they use?

The only other thing I can think of that may have been lost in translation is Jalpur garam masala (http://www.jalpurmillersonline.com/proddetail.php?catid=150&prdid=5811), but as said, best to double check next time you pop in to the takeaway.

Or take Chewy's advice - his will be even better!

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Re: Cannot find Jerra Masala
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2012, 03:42 PM »
Possible?

Cannot find Jerra Masala


MDH description and ingredients:   Use Jal Jeera Masala with Gol-Guppa and Pani Puri. Also use it for enhancing the flavours of Dahi-Bhalla, Chat, Papri and Papads. Add salt or sugar to taste.

Ingredients: White Salt, Black Salt, Dry Mango, Tamarind, Cumin, Malic Acid, Mint Leaves, Black Pepper, Musk Melon, Dry Ginger, Caraway, Chilli, Cloves, Asafoetida.
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Re: Cannot find Jerra Masala
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2012, 04:39 PM »
That's what i like about this site, you learn something everyday.  I'd never even heard of jeera masala :o
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Offline GARY.R

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Re: Cannot find Jerra Masala
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2012, 08:31 PM »
I have never seen or heard of ,Jeera masala  the only thing after asking at my local stores is ..... Cumin powder...
Jeera powder is Cumin powder.
Thanks for all your advice.
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Offline chef888

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Re: Cannot find Jerra Masala
« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2012, 12:21 PM »
just read chew,s recipe there i,ll have a go at that 1 later tonight sound a yumm side to the lamb madras i,ll be knocking up ( i pinched that to from 1 of his vids lol)
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