Goan Recheado Masala

This blend of spices called Recheado Masala, is a classic Goan recipe. This Recheado Masala is perfect for stuffing pomfrets, mackerels, squids, and making prawn chili fry!

Ingredients

• 30 Kashmiri Chillies, de-seed 15 

• 2 tsp Cumin Seeds

• 1 tsp Peppercorns

• 20 Cloves 

• 1(4 inch) Cinnamon Stick 

• 2 tsp Turmeric Powder

• 1-1½ tsp Sugar, to taste

• ½ tsp Salt, to taste

• 15 Garlic Cloves, medium 

• 2 inch Ginger 

• 1¼ cups Goa Vinegar/Red Wine Vinegar

Method

1. From the 30 Kashmiri chillies, de-seed 15, and cut all of them into smaller pieces before adding them to the jar of the mixer.

2. Toss in the cumin seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, turmeric powder, sugar and salt.

3. Turn the mixer to medium speed and grind the dry ingredients into a fine powder.

4. Now, chop the garlic and ginger into smaller pieces and add them to the jar of the mixer.  

5. To bring the masala to a smooth paste, add a cup of goa vinegar or red wine vinegar and turn the mixer on medium speed.  Now, keep adding the vinegar, a tablespoon at a time, till you get a smooth paste.

6. Store in an airtight bottle in the refrigerator and use as desired.