Pav Bhaji Masala

Ingredients


2 tps coriander seeds(dhaniya)
1 tps cumin seeds (jeera)
4-5 dry red chillies (lal mirch)
1/2 tps turmeric powder(haldi)
1 tps dry raw mango powder(amchoor)
2 pods cardamom seeds removed (badi ilayachi)
6 cloves(laung)
1"stick of cinnamon (dal chini)
2 star anise
1 tsp fennel seeds(saunf)
2" piece of dry ginger(sauth)
1 tbsp Garam Masala powder
1/4 tsp asafetida(hing)


Method:
1. Heat a pan on medium heat.
2. Gently roast the cumin, coriander, fennel seeds, the dry red chillies, cloves and cinnamon till they turn slightly darker and start releasing their aroma.
3. Remove from fire immediately and cool.
4. Grind all the ingredients - including the Garam Masala powder ,till a fine powder is formed

Garam Masala

 My mother always prepare Garam Masala at home. I like aroma and taste of this masala . Even we can get garam masala from market also , It is never able to give that taste . My mother also prepare masala for me but this time when Garam Masala has finished , I have decided to make it on my own. It took some time to findout all spices that are included in the Garam Masala but result was good. Even ½ spoon of that masala in enough for giving special taste in the recipe


Ingredients

6-7 Black Cardamom (Kali Ilayachi)
20-22 Peppercorn (Kali Mirch)
10”-11 “Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
20-25 Cloves (Laung)
10-12 Green Cardamom(Choti ilayachi)
1 tps Mace (Javitri)
5-6 tps Coriander seeds (Dhaniya)
4 tps cumin seeds (Jeera)
1 Nutmug grated (Jaiphal)
2 tps shahi Jeera (Black Cumin)
2-3 Star anise (Anasphal ) 
1 tps salt




Method


1. Dry Roast all spices separately in a non stick pan.


2. Let it cool for some time


3. Mix spices and put it small grinder


4. Make fine powder and store it in the airtight container