Masala Spice Recipe - Add Traditional
Flavours to Your Asian Food

This homemade masala spice is a fairly hot, potent mix of ingredients. Quick and easy-to-make, this tasty blend is ideal for all your meaty Indian and Asian dishes.

What You'll Need: (makes about 7-8 tablespoons)

3 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp cumin seeds
Seeds from 3–4 black cardamom pods
1 tbsp black peppercorns
1 tbsp fennel seeds
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ajwain seeds
1 tsp whole cloves
1 x 3 inch piece of cinnamon

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

Break up the cinnamon stick

Grind the cinnamon pieces and cardamom seeds along with the peppercorns, cloves, coriander, ajwain, cumin and fennel seeds

Once ground, add to a bowl

Add the chili powder to the bowl and stir thoroughly

Store your masala powder in an airtight container in a cool place. Use within 6 months.

Note: You can dry toast the cloves, peppercorns and coriander and cumin seeds, before cooling and grinding. This will add even more flavours to your finished recipe and therefore your food.

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