HOMEMADE GODA MASALA

Maharashtrain Goda Masala is the famous masala that is used in curries and dal curries in Maharashtrain recipes.

Ingredients:

Oil                                                      1 tbsp

Cumin seeds                                   1.5 tsp

Shahi jeera                                      ½ tsp

Black caradamom                        4

Cloves                                               10

Black peppercorns                       3 tsp

Bay leaves                                        10 – 12

Coriander seeds                             ¾ cup

Mace                                                   1 blade

Whole dry red chili                       4

Sesame seeds (til)                           1 tsp

Dry coconut grated                        ¼ cup

Stone flower (dagad phool)         1 tbsp

Cobra`s saffron (nagkeshar)       1 tsp

Asafoetida                                          ¼ tsp

Procedure for preparing Homemade Goda Masala:

1. Heat oil in a pan and roast cumin seeds, shahi jeera, black cardamoms, cloves, black peppercorns, bay leaves and coriander seeds.
2. Add cinnamon, mace, whole dry chili, sesame seeds, dry coconut, dagad phool, nagkeshar and asafetida and continue to roast till a nice aroma is given out. Cool and grind to a powder. Cool and store in airtight containers.