Malvani Masala Powder Recipe (Maharashtrian Malvani Masala)

Ingredients

• 2 tsp oil
• 4 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds
• 2 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
• 1 tbsp dagad phool (black stone flower)
• 1 tsp schezuan peppers (triphal)
• 1 tbsp fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1 tbsp caraway seeds (shahjeera)
• 1 tsp mustard seeds (rai / sarson)
• 3 elaichi (green cardamom)
• 2 bay leaf (tejpatta)
• 1 tsp mace (javantri)
• 1 small stick dalchini (cinnamon)
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns (kalimirch)
• 2 small star anise (chakri phool)
• 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 5 clove (laung / lavang)
• 15 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli, broken into pieces
• 8 pandi chillies, broken into pieces
• 1 tsp haldi powder (turmeric powder)
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder

Steps

1. To make malvani masala powder, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add all the ingredients, except the turmeric powder and nutmeg and sauté on a medium flame for 4 minutes.
2. Switch off the flame, add the turmeric powder and nutmeg powder and mix well.
3. Transfer into a big plate and cool it completely.
4. Once cooled, blend in a mixer till smooth.
5. Store the malvani masala powder in an air-tight container. Use as required.