Also known as: kala masala, Maharashtrian sweet masala
The 'sweet' masala that contains no sugar — dry coconut, sesame and stone flower roasted dark give goda masala its round warmth; Maharashtra's amti tastes of it and nothing else does.
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The 'sweet' masala that contains no sugar — dry coconut, sesame and stone flower roasted dark give goda masala its round warmth; Maharashtra's amti tastes of it and nothing else does.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
A dozen-odd spices with dry coconut, sesame and dagad phool, slow-roasted dark and ground. Deeper and rounder than garam masala — warmth without aggression.
Classical Provenance: Maharashtrian tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
in amti with kokum or tamarind (the defining dal)
with matki usal and vangi bhaat
roasted coconut-sesame body makes it gentler than garam masala
Contraindication: pitta excess in quantity (milder than garam masala)
Contraindication: none otherwise at culinary doses
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