How to make Malvani Masala

Recipe: Malvani Masala
Makes 350 grams

Ingredients:
1) 200 grams dried Byadagi red chilies. These chilies add to the color of the masala.
2) 50 grams dried Pandi chilies for spiciness
3) 7 grams Cumin seeds
4) 6 grams Teppal
5) 7 grams Black cumin 
6) 9 grams Poppy seeds
7) 5 grams fenugreek seeds
8) 3 grams cloves
9) 4 grams Nutmeg
10) 7 grams Fennel seeds
11) 6 grams whole coriander seeds
12) 6 grams black cardamom
13) 3 grams Star Anise
14) 2 grams Mugwort
15) 6 grams cinnamon stick
16) 3 grams mace
17) 10-12 Bay leaf
18) 18 grams Turmeric root
19) 2 grams lichen(black stone flower)
20) 3 grams green cardamom
21) 7 grams Nagkesar
22) 7 grams asafoetida rock
23) 5 grams Mustard seeds
24) 4 grams peppercorns


Steps: Makes 350 grams (The roasting time given is for specific quantity and pan used and may vary for the quantity of spices and type of pan used)
1) In a large pan, we start with roasting byadagi red chilies.We must not brown the chilies but only roast them slightly till they release aroma.
2) You can roast chilies in batches if roasting in large quantities. Roasting time: 4 minutes. Remove the chilies from Pan and keep it aside.
3) Let's roast Pandi red chilies.We must not brown the chilies but only roast them slightly till they release aroma.Roasting time: 2 minutes.Remove the chilies from Pan and keep it aside.Let's roast other ingredients.
4) Roast all the spices one by one.We will dry roast the ingredients in a smaller pan until the spices release aroma.
5) Coriander seeds:Roasting time: 2 minutes
6) Cumin seeds: Roasting time: 1 minute 
7) Peppercorns: Roasting time: 1 minute 30 seconds
8) Black cumin seeds: Roasting time: 1 minute
9) Mustard seeds: Roasting time:1 minute
10) Fennel seeds: Roasting time: 1 minute 30 seconds
11) Fenugreek seeds: Roasting time: 30 seconds
12) Teppal: Roasting time: 1 minute
13) Cloves: Roasting time: 1 minute
14) Nagkesar: Roasting time: 1 minute
15) Green cardamom: Roasting time: 1 minute
16) Poppy seeds: Roasting time: 1 minute 30 seconds
17) Star anise: Roasting time: 45 seconds
18) Mugwort: Roasting time: 20 seconds
19) Mace: Roasting time: 30 seconds
20) Lichen(Stone flower): Roasting time: 45 seconds
21) Bay leaf: Roasting time: 1 minute
22) Cinnamon sticks: Roasting time: 1 minute 45 seconds
23) Always crack open black cardamom before roasting.black cardamom: Roasting time: 1 minute 30 seconds
24) Nutmeg must be coarsely powdered before roasting.Nutmeg: Roasting time: 10 seconds
25) Turmeric root must be crushed before roasting.Turmeric root: Roasting time: 30 seconds
26) Finally asafoetida rock must be fried.Heat some oil and turn off the flame.Now add asafoetida to the oil and fry until it changes its color.Frying time: 1-2 minutes.We will let all these spices cool down before we grind them together.Oil can be used for other recipes.
27) As chilies cool down, grind them together.Remember we are not using ANY WATER.
28) Let's grind other spices together.Remember we are not using ANY WATER.
29) Finally combine both the powders and blend them together one last time.
30) We have made 350 grams Malvani Masala.Malvani Masala can be used to make many Konkani recipes

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