Goda Masala Recipe

Goda Masala is a very flavourful and aromatic blend of spices .Its used to prepare many dishes in Maharashtrian cuisine. From Usal to Chicken gravies this goda masala adds flavours and taste to every dish.

As i have mentioned earlier that i love sprouts usal this masala is always made and stored in the fridge .I make then in small batches since i want to keep the freshness and the flavours intact.
Goda masala is a blend of different spices and coconut which is roasted and then powdered.These need to be stored well in an airtight container .I prefer to store it in the fridge.
I will be posting many recipes using this masala in the coming weeks..

Ingredients
1/4 cup dessicated coconut/khopra
1 1/2  tbsp cumin seeds/jeera
1/2 tsp shahi jeera/ caraway seeds
3 black cardamom
8-10 cloves
4-5 bay leaves/tej pata
2 tbsp  coriander seeds
1 tbsp dagadfool
4-5 dry kashmiri red chillies
7-8 pepper corns
2 inch Cinnamon
1 tbsp til/sesame seeds.

Method
Heat 1 tsp oil in a tava/non stick pan
Add cumin ,coriander seeds,black pepper ,caraway seeds,cloves and bay leaves.
Add cinnamon ,mace,dry red chillies ,sesame seeds coconut  dagad fool and roast till Nice aroma  is out .
Let it cool .
Grind it to a powder ,let cool and store in Dry airtight containers.

Original recipe calls for 1tsp  nagkeshar and 1/4 tsp hing/asafoetida..i did not add as i ran out of it.