Goda Masala

Name: Goda Masala (Spice mix)
Yield: Makes 1½ cups (135 grams)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 16 green cardamom pods; ¾ teaspoon caraway seeds; 2 tablespoons cumin seeds; 1 cup (80 grams) coriander seeds; Vegetable oil; 6 (2-inch/5-cm) cinnamon sticks; ¼ cup (5 grams) dagad phool (lichen stone flower; optional; see Notes); 10 to 12 bay leaves; 25 whole black peppercorns; 25 whole cloves; 3 dried red chiles, stemmed; 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons grated dried coconut; 2 blades mace; 1 teaspoon dried nagkeshar (cobra saffron; optional; see Notes)

Spice mix

Preparation info

Makes
1½ cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

How to Cook Indian

By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

About

A highly flavorful blend of spices typically used in Maharashtrian food (native to the western Indian state of Maharastia).

Ingredients

Vegetable oil
1 cup (80 grams) coriander seeds
2 tablespoons

Asia
India
Maharashtra
Spice Mix
Vegan
Gluten-free
Spicy

Method

Place a small nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Add a couple drops of oil, and, one at a time, roast all the ingredients until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.
Transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
Store in an airtight container.