Metkut | Metkoot | Maharastrian Lentil and Spice Mix | Gluten Free And Vegan Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

“The best way to describe metkoot is as a spice mix with superpowers” is how this recipe was explained by Saee in her cookbook ‘Pangat-A feast’. 

I always love to try out spice powders from different States of India and Metkut was in my to-do list.  When I saw this recipe which is the author’s grandmother’s recipe, I did not wait longer and instantly tried out the recipe.  

The Metkut spice mix takes minimum preparation time as well as ingredients. I have skipped adding wheat as I wanted the spice mix to be gluten free. Metkut is mildly spiced . You can adjust the quantity of dry ginger powder and black peppercorns, if you love more spice. 

The spice mix can be used to make a quick yoghurt dip or raita . It can also be used to flavour your dry snacks. It can also be had along with rice. You can add salt along with the powder, sprinkle on top of the rice, pour hot ghee over it, mix and enjoy. 

A simple, soothing Maharastrian Spice Mix that is so mild, comforting and also healing . 

Metkut | Metkoot| Maharastrian Lentil and Spice Mix :

Recipe adapted from Pangat A Feast by Saee Koranne Khandekar

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 20 minutes

Makes : approximately 1.5 cups of metkut

1 cup=250ml cup

Storage : keeps good for 6-8 months when stored in a cool, dark place in a clean, dry, odour free container. 

Ingredients :

1/2 cup Bengal gram/chana dal

3 tablespoon husked and split black gram/urad dal 

3 tablespoon coriander seeds/dhania

3 tablespoon cumin seeds/jeera

1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon dry ginger powder

2-3 cloves

2 green cardamom pods

1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder

1.5 tablespoon raw rice ( I used Sona Masoori)

1.5 tablespoon wheat ( I skipped)

Method : 

1. In a heavy bottom kadai or pan, dry roast each ingredient .
2. Once they cool down, grind them to a fine powder.

Your Metkut/Metkoot is now ready. Store them in a clean, dry, odour free container/bottle. 

Stay Happy, Stay Healthy and Safe.

Happy Cooking!

With love,

Masterchefmom