Bafat - The Versatile, Traditional Mix
Enjoyed in Mangalorean Cooking

Bafat (baffat) is an easy-to-make blend that is popular in Indian cooking. It's often used to season and flavour pork, but I find it works well with other meats and also makes an excellent general seasoning for many more of your home cooked dishes.

What You'll Need: (makes about 10 tablespoons)

4 tbsp coriander seeds
3 tbsp hot chili powder
2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp black peppercorns
2 tsp mustard powder
2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp ginger powder
2 tsp whole cloves
1 x 3 inch piece cinnamon
20-30 dried curry leaves

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

  • Break up the cinnamon and chop the dried peppers
  • Grind the cinnamon and pepper pieces along with the peppercorns, cumin, coriander seeds and cloves
  • Sieve into a bowl
  • Stir in the ginger, garlic, mustard and turmeric powders
  • Crumble in the curry leaves and stir again

Store your Indian masala in an airtight jar out of direct sunlight. Use within 3 months before making a fresh amount.

A Step-by-Step Instructional Video

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