Makes5-6 tbsp

Preparation time 10 minutes

Cooking time 5 minutes

Ingredients:

1. 10 red dried chillies  (kashmiri chilies)
2. 2 tbsp dried corriander seeds
3. 2 inch cinnamon stick
4. 4 cloves
5. 1 tsp nutmeg
6. 1 tsp cumin seeds
7. 1/2 tsp poppy seeds (khus khus)
8. 2 bay leaves
9. 1 tsp turmeric
10. 1 star anise
11. 1 tsp fennel seeds
12. 1 tsp whole black pepper

Directions:

In a wok dry roast all the ingredients for 5 minutes or until well roasted. As soon as the condiments are roasted there will be a fragrant spicy flavor from the mixture.  Make sure you don’t burn the condiments while roasting or your masala will turn bitter. Once roasted cool the mixture and blend into a smooth powder. Store in an air tight container. This masala has a shelf life of a year if kept in a cool dry place.