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What is Gunpowder?

Gunpowder is made from ground toasted lentils and different spices, including red chili pepper and coriander. The spice is a orange brown color, or reddish. The mix can be made into a thick and slightly grainy paste that is used as a dip or spread for Indian flatbreads and savory pancakes. The flavor is spicy, toasted and deeply flavorful. It is also used to flavor vegetables, beans and meats.

What does Gunpowder Taste Like?

Spicy

Spicy is a flavor that brings heat and fire to food by creating a burning sensation in the mouth or sinuses. Spicy flavors come from hot peppers, horseradish, and wasabi. Spicy adds a kick and sometimes complexity to a dish and releases endorphins, creating a mildly addictive quality.

Ingredients

chana dal

Chana dal is a legume and related to the chickpea. It can be green, black or speckled and is split in half to create what is called chana dal, in Indian cooking. The bean is hard until boiled, where it then becomes soft. If overcooked it falls apart, but when cooked properly it has a soft texture that holds, and a mild bean flavor similar to chickpeas. It pairs well with many strong spices and is used in dishes throughout India, including soups and curries.

toor dal

Toor dal, also called pigeon peas, or yellow lentils are a popular legume in Indian. They have a beige exterior and yellow interior. The flavor is bland and a bit nutty. They do well in heavily spiced dishes and are used in curries, soups and many other dishes.

red chili pepper

Botanically the chili pepper is a fruit, in culinary terms it is a vegetable. There are a number of varieties of red chili peppers. Some common ones used for spice powders and seasonings include the piri piri, cayenne, and chile de árbol, among others. Each pepper is red and has a thin skin with a thin flesh and seeds inside the middle of the pepper. The shape varies, but is often thin and tapered. The heat level varies also, depending on the type of pepper. Some are mildly hot, while other red chilies are scorching and fiery. The pepper can be used fresh in many dishes, as well as dried or powdered.

bengal gram

Bengal gram is a legume, also known as the chickpea. These meaty textured and fat beans have a plain taste that is earthy and bean-like. Due to their mild flavor, cream colored bengal gram pairs excellently with strong spices and herbs. Canned bengal gram is precooked and comes sitting in a viscous water.

coriander seeds

Coriander is the seed of the cilantro plant. These seeds are a warm beige color with a round and slightly oblong body and a pointy, yet harmless top. The seeds taste citrusy, warm, nutty and spicy. Coriander is popular in various cuisines, including Indian and Latin cooking.

jeera

Jeera is the Hindi word for cumin and is a spice used in many cuisines around the world. The seed which jeera is ground from, has a thin and long body with tapered ends. Often it is used whole to flavor Indian flatbread and other dishes. Jeera is just a few millimeters in length and has a light brown or tan tone, which can look a bit grey. The flavor is spicy, earthy and nutty.

black sesame seeds

Black sesame are tiny seeds that are hard, but chewable and have a mild nutty flavor that is distinct. Black sesame is used as a flavor and garnish across cuisines, though can be found commonly in East Asian dishes.

Gunpowder Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 1/2 Teaspoon1.25g

1/2 Teaspoon Gunpowder

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	3kcal	0%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	1g	0%
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	0mg	0%

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Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Gunpowder?

1 1/2 Teaspoon of Gunpowder contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Gunpowder?

1 1/2 Teaspoon of Gunpowder contains 1 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Gunpowder?

1 1/2 Teaspoon of Gunpowder contains 0 g of fat.

How many calories are in 1 1/2 Teaspoon of Gunpowder?

There are 3 calories in 1 1/2 Teaspoon of Gunpowder.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Gunpowder?

There are 69 calories in 1 oz of Gunpowder.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Gunpowder?

There are 1107 calories in 1 pound of Gunpowder.

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Gunpowder?

There are 6 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Gunpowder.