Dhansak Masala

Ingredients:

Coriander seeds: 1 tsp.
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp.
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp.
Dried red chilli: 1
Shah Jeera: 1 tsp.
Fenugreek seeds: 1 tsp.
Star anise: 1
Peppercorns: 1 tsp.
Poppy seeds: 1 tsp.
Cinnamon stick: 1 inch
Cloves: 3
Bay leaves: 2
Mace: 1
Nutmeg: 1
Aniseed: 1 tsp.

Dry roast all the ingredients. Cool and grind to a fine powder and store in an air-tight container. Use this powder for a different taste to stir-fry vegetables, pulao, veg and non-veg curries. I had used this for Olive Green Chicken (recipe coming soon).