Kolhapuri Khanda Lasun Masala Spice Mix Recipe

Kolhapuri khanda lasun Masala Recipe is used as a versatile masala to add an authentic touch when cooking Maharashtrian cuisine.

INGREDIENTS of Kolhapuri Khanda Lasun Masala 

• 200 gram – dried kashmiri red chilies
• 100 gram – dried byadagi red chilies
• 4 – bay leaf
• 2 tbsp – cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp – white sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp – coriander seeds
• 1 tsp black – cumin seeds
• Sea Salt
• 75 grams – desiccated dry coconut
• 1tbsp – peppercorn
• 10 black – cardamom
• 1 tbsp – cloves
• 1 tbsp – dried lichen
•  1 tbsp – star anise
• 1 tsp – Nagkesar (Cassia Buds)
• 1 tsp – asafoetida
• 250 grams – Onion sliced lengthwise
• 40 gram – cloves of garlic
• 1 tbsp – grated ginger
• Cooking Oil

How to Make Kolhapuri Khanda Lasun Masala 

1. In a large pan, add red chilies.Dry roast until aroma emanates from the roasted chilies.
2. Roast Kashmiri chilies.
3. Roast bay leaf until it gets slightly brown,cumin seeds,Black cumin seeds,Whole coriander seeds,White sesame seeds.Allow the dry roasted spices to cool down.
4. Heat 2-3 tbsp cooking oil in a pan.
5. Add desiccated dried coconut to pan.Roast until it gets golden brown.
6. Heat 2-3 tsp oil in a pan. Add cloves and fry. Fry Star anise,black peppercorn,Dried Lichen,Cassia Buds. Add black cardamom.
7. Now add asafoetida and turn off the heat.
8. Allow fried spices to cool down.
9. Fry garlic until it turns light brown. Now add grated ginger.
10. Fry onions in batches until it turns golden brown in color. Allow cool down.
11. Grind dry roasted chilies and spices into fine powder. Add 1 tbsp sea salt and grind into fine powder.
12. Now grind fried spices into fine powder.
13. Grind fried onions, garlic and ginger
14. Mix all the spice mixture.Mix well.
15. Kanda Lasun Masala is ready.