By Deepali Verma
July 8, 2023
Your desire for misal pav can be cured in an instant with some homemade misal masala. The traditional dish of misal will be taken to a whole new level of taste with the addition of this aromatic spice blend.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a nonstick pan. Add roughly chopped coconut, 1 large onion sliced and sauté till light brown.
Add 10-12 sliced garlic cloves and sauté till golden brown. Transfer in a plate and set aside to cool down.
Heat the same nonstick pan. Add 4-5 Kashmiri dried red chillies, 4-5 bedgi dried red chillies and dry roast for a minute. Transfer in the same plate and set aside.
Dry roast 10-12 black peppercorns, 7-8 cloves, 1 black cardamom, 8-10 green cardamoms, 2 star anise, 1 inch, cinnamon stick, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp fennel seeds, 1 tbsp white sesame seeds, ¼ cup coriander seeds, ½ tsp poppy seeds, 1 tsp dried ginger powder, 1 tsp sea salt, 1tsp Hing till fragrant.
Transfer coconut-onion mixture in a blender jar and grind coarsely. Transfer in a bowl and set aside.
Transfer remaining roasted ingredients in the same blender jar and grind to fine powder.
Add to the ground onion mixture and mix well.
Store in air tight container and use as required