MASSOLU(COCONUT MASALA PREPARATION)
Ingredients:
ripe coconut scrapings or dry coconut(copra) gratings-500gms,
red chillies-15,
corriander seeds-2tbsps and
urid dal-1tsp.
Method:
Roast coconut scrapings/gratings, corriander seeds, urid dal and chillies, all together, on a low fire, till golden brown.
Grind the above mix in a mixer without adding water till it forms liquid and becomes oily. Grind for two more minutes till the mix takes a smooth texture. This is called Massolu(Coconut Masala).
Store massolu in an airtight container/bottle. It has a long shelf -life. It can be used whenever a masala curry is prepared.
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