Goda Masala Recipe: The Heart Of Maharashtrian Home Cooking

By Shreya Sarpal

February 5, 2026

Goda masala carries warmth from Maharashtrian kitchens, slow-roasted spices that smell like Sunday lunches, family conversations, and recipes passed down without written measurements.

Ingredients

2 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp sesame seeds 6 dried coconut slices 6 dried red chillies 1 tsp cinnamon powder 4 cloves 1 tsp black peppercorns 2 bay leaves

Step 1

Dry roast coconut slices till lightly golden and fragrant.

Step 2

Roast all remaining spices separately on low heat.

Step 3

Cool everything completely to retain aroma.

Step 4

Grind into a fine, slightly oily powder.

Step 5

Store airtight and use in bhaji, usal, or amti.