Black Maharashtrian Masala (Kala Masala)

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Black Maharashtrian Masala (Kala Masala) Ingredients

1 kg Dhania seeds; (coriander	; cardamoms)
1/2 kg Lal mirch saboot; (whole red	100 g Shajira; (caraway seeds or
1/2 kg Sukha khopra; (dehydrated	; white cumin)
; chopped)	100 g Haldi ke ganthiye; (dry
100 g Lavang; (cloves)	100 g Hing ke tukde; (asafoetida
100 g Kali mirch; (pepper corns)	; broken form)
100 g Tejpan; (bay leaves)	100 g Til; (sesame seeds)
100 g Nagkeshar	100 g Karala
100 g Dagad phool	100 g Khuskhus; (food grade poppy
100 g Masala phool	; seeds)
100 g Masala; (badi) elaichi	100 g Dalchini; (cinnamon)
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Instructions for Black Maharashtrian Masala (Kala Masala)

Dry roast each of the ingredients on a low flame till well done. Do not roast asafoetida and turmeric. Pound all ingredients together till a coarse powder is formed. Store in a clean dry airtight container. Note: This is definitely a lengthy process, and that is why I had recommended buying to those who are short of time. (who isnt?). Another problem is availability of all the spices in places outside India. I have not been able to find English equivalents to some of these spices in spite of extensive reference to innumerable dictionaries and enquiries with store owners. That is the reason why I have not given English names for some of the ingredients. But these spices are abundantly available with storekeepers in India and familiar with their indigenous names. However, good news for those who are willing to make it. The effort is definitely worth it. Beside this masala if properly stored will keep good without refrigeration for almost 2 years!!! For those who are still eager to make the same, I would drop a small tip: Just omit the ingredients you cannot lay hands on (except the basic ones like dhania, chilli, coconut and other common ones) and go ahead and try it in a small quantity. The result may not be the same, but I am quite sure it will not be disappointing. All the best. Converted by MC_Buster. Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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