Homemade Pepper Powder always comes handy , so as a good practice i always prepare in pepper powder in home and use in cooking .
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Pepper is a very come spice in the Indian Kitchen, it has many health benefits and good for our digestion. It has an active compound called piperine which is said to have anti-inflammatory properties. Black pepper is said to have control the blood sugar level and fight against cancer.
It is always good and healthy to prepare powdered black pepper at home. Store-bought pepper powder are more adulterated. Usually ground papaya seeds are mixed with pepper powder.
Check how to make homemade fenugreek powder , fennel seeds powder too.
Ingredients
All you need is fresh whole black pepper to prepare powdered black pepper. It is the only ingredient
FAQ's
Use a high speed blender to grind the black peppers into powder. It gives us fine powder
Black pepper is a expensive spice. Hence a lot of adulteration is happening especially for pepper powders. Dried papaya seeds , coffee beans , black stone are used as adulterants of black pepper. To avoid this its best to make our own powdered black pepper in home.
How to make Pepper Powder
In a pan add the whole Pepper Corns. Dry roast in a low flame for 2 to 3 mins. Slowly it start to splutter
Switch off at this stage. Allow it to cool down completely.
Once they cool down add to a blender and grind to a fine powder. Store it in an air tight container and use.
Now transfer to a wide plate and spread completely. Allow it to rest for 30 mins - 1 hours.
Once its cool transfer to a air tight container and use.
Top Tips
- Always store black pepper powder in a clean air tight container and use as and when needed.
- Use only clean spoons. If using wet spoons it might spoil the powder.
- I usually make a batch with 1 cup of whole pepper and store. It lasts for 1-2 months depends on the usage. I make a fresh batch once its over.
- Use a high speed blender to get a fine pepper powder
Storage Suggestions
Once the ground pepper powder cools down, transfer to a air tight container. Pepper powder stays fresh and good for up to 4 month. But i prefer making a fresh batch once in every 2 months. We can also freeze the pepper powder for up to 1 year.
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Pepper Powder
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole black Pepper
Instructions
- In a pan add the whole Pepper Corns. Dry roast in a low flame for 2 to 3 mins. Slowly it start to splutter
- Switch off at this stage. Allow it to cool down completely.
- Once they cool down add to a blender and grind to a fine powder.
- Now transfer to a wide plate and spread completely. Allow it to rest for 30 mins - 1 hours.
- Once its cool transfer to a air tight container and use.
Notes
- Always store black pepper powder in a clean air tight container and use as and when needed.
- Use only clean spoons. If using wet spoons it might spoil the powder.
- I usually make a batch with 1 cup of whole pepper and store. It lasts for 1-2 months depends on the usage. I make a fresh batch once its over.
- Use a high speed blender to get a fine pepper powder
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
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