An all purpose spice blend that is used in many Indian and south east Asian dishes.
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 1Cup
Author Syama
Ingredients
1/2 CCoriander seeds
1/4CCumin seeds
62 " PiecesCinnamon Sticks
6Black cardamoms
2TbspGreen cardamom
2TbspCloves
2TbspBlack peppercorns
5Indian Bay leaf
1/2Nutmeg
Optional
1Mace
1TbspFennel
2Star Anise
Instructions
Measure all the spices and place in a dry skillet . Roast over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until the fragrance of the spices begin to waft through the air. Do not let the spices brown.
Cool till it is just warm, transfer to a dry blender jar and pulse until powdered well.
Store the powdered mix in an airtight container. Keep away from light and use within 2 months.
If planning to store for longer periods store in the refrigerator.
Notes
If using a powerful blender or coffee grinder all spices can be ground together easily. If the mixer is not powerful enough grind the spices small batches.