Chettinadu Masala

Ingredients:

• Coriander Seeds - 3 tbsp

• Whole Peppercorns - 1 tbsp

• Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp

• Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp

• Red Chilly - 3 to 4 nos

• Kashmiri Red Chilly - 5 to 6 nos (Or 2 tbsp powder)

• Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp

• Cinnamon Sticks - 2 to 3 nos

• Cardomom - 2 to 3

• Cloves - 2 to 3

• Star Anise - 1 big or 2 small

• Curry Leaves - a few

Method:

• Take a wide heavy bottom kadai and dry roast everything till nice aroma spreads.

• Let it cool down.

• Transfer to a mixer jar and grind to a semi coarse mix.

• Store in airtight container for upto a week (Haven't tried storing longer).