Malvani Masala

Malvani masala is the spice blend used in spicy Malvani curries. 

Makes: 4 tbsp

Ingredients:

1. Red chillies - 5
2. Kashmiri mirchi - 2
3. Corriander seeds - 1 tbsp
4. Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
5. Caraway seeds / shahijeera - 1/4 tsp
6. Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
7. Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
8. Cinnamon - 1" stick
9. Star anise - 5 petals (seeds removed)
10. Cloves - 3
11. Peppercorns - 4
12. Black cardamom - 10 to 15 seeds
13. Nutmeg - 1/8th
14. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
15. Nagkesar - 1/3 tsp



Nagkesar

Procedure:

• Dry roast all the spices together or separately except turmeric powder.
• Let them cool.
• Add turmeric powder and grind to a fine powder.
• Use in the preparation of malvani curries.

Tip:

• This is the minimum quantity that can be made. It makes 4 tbsp powder approx. You may prepare in a larger quantity.
• You may add other spices like bayleaf, khuskhus, badal phool etc to suit your taste.