Raechad Masala - Goan (West India) Spice Mix Blend

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Raechad Masala - Goan (West India) Spice Mix Blend

 

White vinegar

15 dry red chillies

1 tbsp black peppercorns

2 tsps coriander seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

12-15 cloves of garlic

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp sugar

A golf ball-sized lump of tamarind, (seeds removed) or use tamarind paste to

taste

Salt to taste

 

 

 

 

 

Put all the ingredients except vinegar into a food processor.

Add the vinegar a little at a time, to grind the ingredients into a thick,

smooth paste.

This paste can be stored in a glass bottle for several days if kept in the

refrigerator.

 

Source: Petrina Verma Sarkar,Your Guide to Indian Food

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 06.26.08

 

This fiery hot masala paste has its home in Goa. It can be used as the main

spice mix in a curry or to marinate [favorites]. You can make some ahead and

store it in your refrigerator for later use.

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