Goda Masala

History: The blend is thought to have originated in Northern India and some have traced its first use to the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Goda masala is the unique spice blend from Maharashtrian cuisine. It has a subtle sweet taste with a slightly pungent flavor with a distinct aroma. Some common ingredients are cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bayleaf, white sesame seed, coriander seeds,coconut flakes, cassia buds, dagad phool (lichen) and white & black peppercorns.

Goda masala is usually added to curries, vegetable dishes, soups, or stew.
Goda masala can be added to season fish curry, chicken masala and in the marinade for mutton.
Using this spice blend usually also for use of a souring agent, usually kokum and sugar or gur for sweetening.

Q. Is Goda masala good for health?

A. Masala mixes such as garam masala, goda masala and panch phoron use spices like asafoetida, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mace and turmeric - all are rich in iron and calcium. Thus, each masala mix can be called a nutrient-rich bomb.