KOLHAPURI MASALA

Cloves ............... 12

Cinnamon ........ 2 inch piece

Black pepper .... 1/2 tsp.

Mace .................. 1 full piece

Coriander seeds ..1 tsp.

Bay leaf ............... 1

Poppy seeds.......... 2 tsp. (Khus khus)

Cumin seeds .......... 1/4 tsp.

Fennel seeds .......... 1/2 tsp. (saunf)

Star anise ................ 1 piece

Cardamoms ............ 2-3

Dry red chillies ........ 7-8

Dry coconut ............. 1 tbsp. (Dessicated)

Oil to roast ............ 1tsp.

Roast and dry grind to a coarse powder.

This is a closer version of the Kolhapuri masala. The original one has few more spices, which are difficult to get outside Maharashtra. However this spice blend is equally good for Kolhapuri dishes.