Metkut, a typical Maharashtrian spice powder is a mixture of roasted dals, rice and some spices. It is generally mixed with ghee and added to rice, which is known as Metkut-Bhaat.
Metkut aids in digestion and is often consumed when one is sick or nursing  an upset stomach. Sprinkle a teaspoon of metkut on your varan bhaat ( Varan = dal, Bhaat = rice) and see how it elevates the simple varan bhaat to another level altogether. I also use Metkut for making Kolhapuri Bhadang. The best part about this recipe is that it is made of the ingredients which are easily available in every Indian kitchen and it can be stored for a long time at room temperature.
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About Metkut
Metkut is a traditional Maharashtrian spice blend that can be used in a wide range of dishes. It is considered a pantry essential in many Maharshtrian homes. One of the commonly made dish with Metkut is ‘Metkut-Bhaat’ . Metkut Bhaat is nothing but cooked rice mixed with ghee and metkut. It makes for a comforting meal and has a special place in the hearts of Maharashtrians. Metkut can be mixed with curds to make a flavourful dip. It can be sprinkled on raitas, added to chivdas, sprinkled on dosas, uthappa etc.
List of Ingredients to make Metkut
Grains & Lentils : chana dal, udad dal, rice, wheat
Spices : coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds and dry red chillies, cardamom, nutmeg, turmeric powder, asafoetida and dry ginger powder.
Step-wise recipe with pictures
Heat a pan. Dry roast chana dal till it turn aromatic. Remove and keep aside.
Next add udad dal and roast. Keep roasted udad dal aside.
Next, add rice and roast on low flame. Keep roasted rice aside.
Roast wheat on low flame. Keep aside.
Now add coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Roast and keep aside.
Add methi seeds and mustard seeds. Roast and keep aside. Â
Add dry red chillies and roast on low flame.
Allow the roasted ingredients to cool down.
Transfer all the roasted ingredients to a mixer jar. Add cardamom, nutmeg, turmeric powder, asafoetida and dry ginger powder to the jar.
Blend all the ingredients to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.
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Metkut
Ingredients
Ingredients to be roasted
- ½ cup split chickpeas (chana dal)
- ¼ cup split black gram (udad dal)
- 2 tbsp rice (chawal)
- 2 tbsp wheat (gehu)
- 1 tsp coriander seeds (dhaniya)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds (methi)
- ½ tsp mustard seeds (rai/sarson)
- 2 dry red chillies (laal mirch)
Other ingredients
- 2 cardamom (elaichi)
- ½ inch piece of nutmeg (jaiphal)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp asafoetida (hing)
- ½ tsp dry ginger powder (soonth powder)
Instructions
- Heat a pan.
- Dry roast chana dal, udad dal, rice, wheat, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, methi seeds, mustard seeds and red chillies one by one.
- Allow them to cool down.
- Transfer all the roasted ingredients to a mixer jar.
- Add cardamom, nutmeg, turmeric powder, asafoetida and dry ginger powder to the jar.
- Blend all the ingredients to a fine powder.Â
- Store in an airtight container.
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