Pulao masala powder

 

Ingredients

Coriander seeds ( kothambari bija// sabut dhania)—1/2 cup

Cumin seeds (jeerige//jeera)—1/2 cup

Bay leaves (pulao leaf// tej patta)—5 to 6 

Cloves (lavanga)—2 tablespoons 

Mace (japatre)—4 to 5

Black cardamom—4

Fennel seeds ( sompu  kaalu//saunf)—1 tablespoons 

Marathi moggu(kapuk buds//Indian capers)—1 tablespoon 

Nutmeg ( Jai kai// jaiphal)—2

Star anise ( chakra moggu// chakra Phoolan)—1 tablespoon 

Green cardamom ( elaichi//elakki)—10

Cinnamon sticks ( dalchini)—7 to 8 sticks 

Black pepper corns ( kaalu menasu)—2 tablespoons 

Kallu hoovu ( black stone flower //patthar phool)—1 tablespoon 

Method

In a dry pan,add all the ingredients.

Dry roast them on a very low flame for 4 to 5 minutes,stirring continuously until it gives nice aroma.no need to wait for colour change.do not burn the ingredients,as this makes the masala powder bitter.

Remove from heat and keep it aside .

Let it cool completely.

Once cooled transfer them to a clean dry mixer grinder jar,grind the mixture into a fine powder.

Let the powder cool to room temperature.

Store it in a airtight container or glass container.