Goda Masala Recipe
Learn how to make both the authentic and quick versions to elevate your vegetarian dishes!
Ingredients
Ingredients for Authentic Method :
- ¼ cup grated dry coconut
- 1 ½ tbsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp caraway seeds
- 4 black cardamoms
- 10 cloves
- 3 tsp black peppercorns
- 10-12 bay leaves
- ¾ cup coriander seeds
- 6- inch cinnamon stick
- 1 mace blade
- 4 whole dry red chilies
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp stone flower dagad phool (optional)
- 1 tsp cobra's saffron nagkeshar (optional)
- ¼ tsp asafoetida
- 1 tbsp oil
Ingredients for Quick method:
- ¼ cup grated dry coconut
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 4 whole dry red chilies
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
Instructions - Authentic Method:
- Heat oil in a pan and roast cumin seeds, caraway seeds (ajwain), black cardamoms, cloves, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and coriander seeds.1 ½ tbsp cumin seeds, ½ tsp caraway seeds, 4 black cardamoms, 10 cloves, 3 tsp black peppercorns, 10-12 bay leaves, ¾ cup coriander seeds, 1 tbsp oil
- Add cinnamon, mace, dry red chilies, sesame seeds, dry coconut, dagad phool (optional), nagkeshar (optional), and asafoetida. Roast until fragrant.¼ cup grated dry coconut, 6- inch cinnamon stick, 1 mace blade, 4 whole dry red chilies, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 1 tbsp stone flower, 1 tsp cobra's saffron, ¼ tsp asafoetida
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before grinding into a fine powder.
- Store in an airtight container for long-lasting flavor.
Instructions - Quick Method:
- Heat oil in a pan and roast dry coconut, chopped onion, and dry red chilies.1 tbsp oil, ¼ cup grated dry coconut, ¼ cup chopped onion, 4 whole dry red chilies
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before grinding into a fine powder.
Notes
While the quick version offers a convenient option, it lacks the complexity and depth of the authentic method. It's best used immediately and not stored for extended periods.