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Indian Spice Blend

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Cape Malay Masala

This version of masala is a variation of the traditional Indian spice mix known as garam masala.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup coriander seeds
3/4 cup cumin seeds
1/4 cup dried hot red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
3 cardamom pods*
1/2_ teaspoon whole cloves
a 1-inch piece cinnamon stick

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

    Step 2

    In a shallow baking pan roast coriander and cumin seeds in middle of oven 5 minutes, or until fragrant. In a bowl combine roasted seeds with remaining ingredients and in batches in a cleaned electric coffee/spice grinder grind spices to a powder.

    Step 3

    Masala keeps in an airtight container 6 months.

    Step 4

    *Available at East Indian markets and some specialty food shops.

TagsSouth AfricanAfricanTurmericHerbs & SpicesGingerCinnamonCardamomDinnerGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianEasyMake AheadRoastGourmet
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