A fiery, deep-red ground spice blend from the Malvan region of coastal Maharashtra. Dried red chillies are dry-roasted with coriander, cumin, peppercorns, cloves and other warm spices, giving Malvani curries their heat, colour and layered aroma.
Where it comes from
Malvan and the southern Konkan coast of Maharashtra, India.
In the kitchen
The defining seasoning of Malvani fish, chicken and mutton curries.