This particular black masala is very typical and used in most of the recipes that originate from the state of Maharashtra. Goda masala is prepared with an array of aromatic masalas, roasted chili powder, asafetida (hing), coriander, cumin, sesame seeds, poppy seeds and turmeric perfectly blended together and grounded.http://www.vahrehvah.com/goda-masalaIngredients4-5 piece Bay leaves2 number Black cardamom1 tsp Cloves1 cup Coriander seeds1 tsp Cumin seeds2 tbsp Dagad phool (lichen)1 tsp Fennel seeds1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds (optional)1/4 cup Grated coconut5-6 number Green cardamom1/4 tsp Hing (asafoetida)2 number Javitri3 tbsp Poppy seeds1/3 cup Sesame seeds2-3 number Whole red chillies (optional)Directions:In a pan, firstly dry roast the coriander seeds in a low flame until it turns brown in colour. Then add poppy seeds, bay leaves, dagad phool (lichen), sesame seeds, and grated coconut. Roast all the ingredients together till they turn dark in colour. Make sure to keep stirring to avoid burnt spices. Once roasted, shift them into a plate and keep aside. In the pan, dry the javitri, black cardamom, cinnamon stick, black pepper, whole red chilli (optional), fenugreek seeds (optional), green cardamom, cloves, fennel seeds, cumin seeds and rock Hing. Roast until brown and mix to the above spices. Once the roasted spices cool down, blend them in the mixie to make a powder. Store in airtight container. "Reach vahrehvah at - Website - http://www.vahrehvah.com/ Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=vahchef Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VahChef.SanjayThumma Twitter - https://twitter.com/vahrehvah Google Plus - https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116066497483672434459 Flickr Photo - http://www.flickr.com/photos/23301754@N03/ Linkedin - http://lnkd.in/nq25sW Picasa Photos- http://picasaweb.google.com/118141140815684791742 Stumleupon http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/vahrehvah Tumblr http://vahrehvah.tumblr.com/ Blogger - http://vahrehvah.blogspot.in/"
