Metkut (Authentic maharashtrian spice powder)

 Metkut is an age old traditional recipe passed down through generations in Maharashtrian household. It is a magic powder of Maharashtrian cuisine. It is simple grounded powder made from different dals, grains and spices. It enhances the taste of food and is very healthy. Steamed rice with Metkut and pure ghee is a bliss!

It is very easy to digest and is more beneficial when you are sick or have an upset stomach. It is also good for constipation, provides fast and instant energy, regulate and improve bowel movements and stabilizes blood sugar levels. It is a healthy and nutritious recipe with high protein, dietary fibre, iron, calcium and antioxidants. Metkut can be stored in an airtight container for 1 month.

Now let's see the ingredients used for preparing Metkut:

INGREDIENTS:

1. 3/4th cup of Chana dal(Slit bengal gram)
2. 1/4th cup of Urad dal (Slit black gram)
3. 1/4th cup of Rice (Chawal)
4. 1/4th cup of Moong Dal
5. 2 tbsp of Wheat (Saboot gehu)
6. 2 tsp of dry Ginger powder (Sounth powder)
7. 1 tsp of Cumin seeds (Jeera)
8. 1 tsp of Mustard seeds (Rai)
9. 2 dried Red Chillies (Kashmiri lal mirch) (Saboot Lal Mirch)
10. 1 tsp of Asafoetida (Hing)
11. 10 Cardamom remove skin
12. 15 to 16 Fenugreek seeds(Methi seeds)
13. 15 black Pepper Corns(Kali Mirch)
14. 3 Cloves (Lavang)
15. 1 Nutmeg (Jaiphal)
16. Salt to taste
17. 1 tsp of Turmeric powder (Haldi Powder)

METHOD:

1. Heat a pan on a medium flame. Add Chana dal and roast it until it releases aroma. Transfer the Chana dal into a dish.
2. Add Asafoetida (Hing Powder) and Turmeric Powder (Haldi Powder) into the roasted Chana dal.
3. Further add Urad dal and roast it until it get the golden color. Transfer the Urad dal into the dish.
4. Add Moong dal and roast it for 5 minutes and transfer it into a dish.
5. Add Wheat and roast it for 2 minutes until it pop up like s popcorn. Transfer it into a dish.
6. Now add Rice into a pan and roast it. Do not burn the rice. Transfer it into a dish.
7. Now on a low flame add Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Black pepper corns and Cloves. Roast it until it turns aromatic. Transfer it.
8. Add 2 Red Chillies and roast it for 2-3 minutes on low flame. Transfer it.
9. Now turn off the gas and add Cardamom seeds, Fenugreek seeds and roast it for a minute and transfer it into a dish.
10. Let all the ingredients cool down completely.
11. Before grinding, add Nutmeg Powder in it.
12. Transfer the roasted ingredients into a blender jar and blend it to a fine powder.
13. Add salt to taste and blend it once more.
14. Transfer everything into a strainer and sieve it.
15. Remaining residue (Coarse powder of metkut) on a strainer can be used for making Sambar, Salads or Amti.
16. Metkut is ready. Transfer metkut into a airtight container and store it in a dry place.