Ingredients for - Goda Masala My Way

1. Shredded coconut ¾ cup
2. White sesame seeds ¼ cup
3. Olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons
4. Bay leaves 2 large
5. Dried red chile peppers 5
6. Cumin seeds 1 tablespoon
7. Coriander seeds ¾ cup
8. Cinnamon stick, broken into pieces 1 (2 inch)
9. Whole cloves 1 teaspoon
10. Whole black peppercorns ½ teaspoon
11. Ground turmeric 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Goda Masala My Way

1 . Stage

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Toast the coconut, stirring constantly, until brown and fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add sesame seeds to skillet and toast, stirring constantly, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add to the coconut.

2 . Stage

Warm 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil in the same skillet; add bay leaves and toast, flipping halfway, until browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and add to the bowl of coconut. Add another 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil; toast chiles until browned, about 3 minutes. Remove immediately and add to the bowl.

3 . Stage

Add 1/2 teaspoon of oil to the skillet and toast cumin seeds until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add to the bowl. Repeat with coriander seeds. Break cinnamon stick into pieces and toast in the last 1/2 teaspoon of oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to the bowl. Repeat with cloves and black peppercorns.

4 . Stage

Let toasted spices cool completely, at least 20 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and grind until fine. Add turmeric and stir to combine. Keep spice mix in an airtight container, in a dark cool cabinet, for up to 6 months.