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Various Masalas
 

Basic Homemade Masala (Curry Powder) (1)
120g turmeric
100g cumin seed
60g fenugreek
120g coriander seed
15g mustard seed
30g chopped ginger root
5 whole black peppercorns
1 dried red chilli
Mix all the ingredients together and grind in a coffee grinder, liquidizer, or pestle and mortar. Place in an airtight container and keep in a cool, dry place.
 
Basic Homemade Masala (Curry Powder) (2) (Also known as red masala)
100g red chillies, stems removed
80g garlic and ginger paste
30ml herbal salt
45ml sunflower oil
2ml turmeric
45ml water
20ml extra sunflower oil
Place all ingredients except the extra sunflower oil in a blender and blend until smooth. Bottle, cover with the extra oil and keep chilled. Yields ±10 quantities.
 
Garam Masala (makes about 2 cups)
1 ¼ cups cumin seeds
¾ cups coriander seeds
2t green cardamom seeds
2t black cardamom seeds (if not available, use 4 green)
1T whole cloves
2 x 3cm pieces stick cinnamon
2T whole black peppercorns or to taste
4-5 bay leaves
1/8 nutmeg kernel
Grind all the spices to a fine powder. Store in an airtight jar and refrigerate. 
It stays fresh for months.
 
Tandoori Masala (makes about 1 ½ cups)
1 cup cumin seeds
½ cup coriander seeds
2t fenugreek seeds (optional)
½ t carum seeds (optional)
8 green cardamom seeds, removed from pods
10 whole cloves
2t whole black peppercorns
1t ground mace
1t fennel seeds
4 bay leaves
1 x 2cm piece stick cinnamon
Grind all the spices to a fine powder. Store in an airtight jar and refrigerate. 
It stays fresh for months.
     
 

 

 

   
 

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