GODA MASALA / KaLa Masala

Recipe: Blend of spices known as goda masala to be used in variety of recipes !

     I was waiting for the batch of masala to get over so that I could prepare one and be able to post. But then I was unable to find the main ingredient which is lichen/black stone flower/dagadi phool that imparts a unique flavor and aroma in the dishes. I had seen it online though it was a very large quantity of the masala, so had told mom to send. So last week I had to receive some coursework books from India and glad she also sent me some of this dagadi phool spice.

    This is one of the famous masala or spice mix that is part of the cuisine of Maharashtra state and is also used in some parts of the North Karnataka, those belonging to the north west parts.The following ingredients may vary based on individual tastes. I like to add more sesame seeds and coconut in masala preparations, so that I can skip adding coconut while cooking. Since the seasame seeds are used in preparing the goda masala, this recipe goes to Priya's New Event Cooking with seeds - seasame seeds.
    Add this masala to vegetable preparations and will taste heavenly! Check out some of the recipes using goda masala, Stuffed Eggplant(Bharleli Vangi), Moth Bean Curry (Matki chi Usal), Sauteed Cauliflower.

Ingredients:
Dry Roast
1 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 + 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
1 tbsp poppy seeds (khaskhas)
1/2 tsp caraway seeds (shahi jeera)
1/2 tsp fennel seeds (badishop) optional
1 Cup dry coconut

Light roast in oil
1/2 Cup Coriander seeds (dhania)
1/2 tsp green cardamom (elaichi, velchi)
1/2 tsp cloves (lavang)
1/2 tsp peppercorns (kaLi meeri)
1 tsp cinnamon (dalchini)
2 bay leaves (tamalpatra)
1 small star anise
1 tbsp lichen/black stone flower (dagad phool) : The most important spice that gives this spice mix its unique flavor

Preparation Method:
1. Dry roast the ingredients mentioned individually.
2. Roast the other ingredients in very little oil and cool.
3. Once all the ingredients are cooled, grind them to a fine powder.
4. Preserve in air tight container and use as required in variety of dishes !


Note:
Salt is added if making in large quantity as a preservative agent.
Also if needed, lightly roasted red chilies can be included in the ingredients.


Tags: Goda masala, kala masala, sweet masala, Maharashtrian masala, dagad phool, lichen, black stone flower, spice mix, vegetables,spice mix