Key facts
| From | Konkan coast |
|---|---|
| Stays fresh | 3 months · check your jars |
Ingredients
- 25 g Dried red chillies
- 20 g Coriander seed
- 5 g Black pepper
- 4 g Cumin
- 3 g Fennel seed
- 2 g Cloves
- 3 g Cinnamon and cassia
- 1 g Nutmeg
- 1 g Stone flower
- 3 g Turmeric (powder)
Method
- Roast the chillies and whole spices separately.
- Cool and grind with the turmeric.
Keeps three months.
- Traditionally ground in large batches in summer and stored for the monsoon.
Families and regions make this differently. Treat these amounts as a starting point and adjust to your taste.
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Frequently asked questions
What is in malvani masala?
Dried red chillies, coriander seed, black pepper, cumin, fennel seed, cloves, cinnamon and cassia, nutmeg, stone flower, turmeric.
How long does homemade malvani masala keep?
Keeps three months.
How do I use malvani masala?
Used in Malvani fish and chicken curries with coconut.
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