Kolhapuri Khanda Lasun Masala Spice Mix Recipe

Kolhapuri Khanda Lasun Masala Spice Mix Recipe is a traditional masala mix originated from Pune. This spice mix  form a significant part in most of the households in Pune and Maharashtra just like the Goda Masala.  The masala has a tedious process to make but we have tried to reduce the process and created just the same flavor as of an authentic Khanda Masala Mix. The masala mix will create around 500 grams of the mix. You can store it in an airtight container for about a month. Course : Ingridients : 200 grams Dry Red Chilli 100 grams Byadagi Dried Chillies 75 grams Dry coconut (kopra) , grated 4 Onions , sliced 2 inch Ginger , chopped 10 cloves Garlic , chopped 1 tablespoon Salt Spices to roast 1 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (Til seeds) 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (Saunf) 2 tablespoons Cumin seeds (Jeera) 3 Bay leaves (tej patta) To roast in oil 1 tablespoon Whole Black Peppercorns 10 Cloves (Laung) 5 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds 2 Star anise 3 Stone flower 1 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing) Instructions To begin making the Kolhapuri Khanda Lasun Masala, heat a sauce pan and dry roast the spices like coriander seeds, sesame seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds and bay leaves till they are light brown. You will get a nice aroma. Roast them for about 10 minutes and keep it aside.Add little oil and roast the other spices like, peppercorns, cloves, broken cardamom pods, star anise, lichen and hing. Roast them till you get a nice aroma for about 5 minutes. Keep it aside.In the same pan add some more oil and add the onions and saute them till they become brown. Once done remove the onions and add grated coconut and toast them until brown. Keep it aside.Add the dry red chilies and roast them as well till they crisp up. Once done add all the roasted spices and ingredients into a mixer along with ginger, garlic and salt. Blitz it to a coarse powder and store the spice for later use.Serve the kolhapuri Khanda Lasun Masala Spice Mix in Bhadang Recipe (Puffed Rice Snack Mix) to create a tasty snack.