Malvani Masala Powder

MALVANI MASALA POWDER

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tsp oil
• 4 tbsp coriander seeds
• 2 tbsp poppy seeds
• 1 tbsp dagad phool  = black stone flower or kalpasi
• 1 tsp schezuan pepper
• 1 tbsp fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp caraway seeds = meridian fennel or Persian cumin
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 3 cardamoms
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp mace
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 2 small star anise
• 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
• 5 cloves
• 15 whole dried kashmiri red chillies broken into pieces
• 8 dry red chillies broken into pieces
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder

METHOD:

1. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add all the ingredients, except the turmeric powder and nutmeg and saute on a slow flame for 4 min.
2. Switch oo teh flame, add the turmeric powder and nutmeg and mix well.
3. Transfer into a big plate and cool it completely.
4. Once cooled, blend in a mixture till smooth. 
5. Store in airtight container.