Kholamba / kolumbo masala ( saraswat / konkani cuisine )

Ingredients

• 500 g coriander seeds
• 250 g red chillies
• 20 g turmeric pieces
• 40 g black gram dal
• 40 g Bengal gram dal
• 20 g black peppercorns
• 40 g fenugreek seeds ( methi )
• 20 g asafoetida
• 50 g mustard seeds
• 50 g cumin ( jeera ) seeds
• 2 handfuls curry leaves
• Groundnut oil for frying

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Preparation

• Handpick and clean all the ingredients.
• Pour sufficient oil in a frying pan, heat it slightly .
• Fry all the ingredients separately on a low heat until they are light brown.
• Pound them together and sieve.
• Blend the masalas well and store in a glass jar with a tight lid.