Mumbai-Masala: Maharashtra Food: Fresh curry masala

Fresh curry masala

Ingredients

2 big onions,
1 cup grated dry coconut,
7-8 green chilies,
10 garlic cloves,
1 big piece ginger,
8 peppercorns,
5 cloves,
2 cinnamon sticks,
2 teaspoon fennel seeds,
1 small piece nutmeg,
salt to taste

Method

1.Slice onions. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan.

2. Add cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, fennel seeds, nutmeg, onions, ginger, garlic and coconut.

3. Fry till the onions turn brown.

4. Let cool. Mix green chilies and grind into a paste.

Very hot curry masala.. As the name suggests, it is used in curries to enhance the flavor.
Best if used fresh.
Variations:
1) Replace dry coconut with fresh one.
2) Replace green chilies with dry whole red chilies.
3) Add 2 tsp coriander and cumin seeds each and 2 tsp poppy seeds.
4) Add 4 green cardamoms.
5) Add 1 black cardamom (masala velachi).

Fresh curry masala
Ingredients
2 big onions, 1 cup grated dry coconut, 7-8 green chilies, 10 garlic cloves, 1 big piece ginger, 8 peppercorns, 5 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 small piece nutmeg, salt to taste
Method 1.Slice onions. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan. 2. Add cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, fennel seeds, nutmeg, onions, ginger, garlic and coconut. 3. Fry till the onions turn brown. 4. Let cool. Mix green chilies and grind into a paste. Very hot curry masala.. As the name suggests, it is used in curries to enhance the flavor. Best if used fresh. Variations: 1) Replace dry coconut with fresh one. 2) Replace green chilies with dry whole red chilies. 3) Add 2 tsp coriander and cumin seeds each and 2 tsp poppy seeds. 4) Add 4 green cardamoms. 5) Add 1 black cardamom (masala velachi).