Here are 2. Garam Masala
This homemade spice mixture is much darker and more flavorful than commercial varieties. Toasting the spices is a crucial step that gives the masala a deep, roasted flavor. Cardamom pods are available at Middle Eastern and Indian markets. This recipe goes with Cauliflower and Potato Sabzi with Spices, Classic Lamb Curry, Salmon Kalia in Panch Phoron Sauce
1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 12 cardamom pods 8 whole cloves 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick, broken into pieces 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Place the first 6 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook until spices smoke, becoming fragrant and turning dark, shaking pan constantly (about 5 minutes). Stir in nutmeg. Remove from heat; cool completely. Place spice mixture in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Store in an airtight container.
Yield: 1/4 cup
CALORIES 69(46% from fat); FAT 3.5g (sat 0.5g,mono 1.6g,poly 0.3g); PROTEIN 2.5g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 149mg; SODIUM 19mg; FIBER 5.9g; IRON 6.3mg; CARBOHYDRATE 11.7g Cooking Light, NOVEMBER 2001
Garam Masala
This recipe goes with Lentils with Eggplant and Garam Masala
2 tablespoons coriander seeds 2 tablespoons cumin seeds 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves 3/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds 1 (1-inch) cinnamon stick
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat; add all ingredients. Cook 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Place spice mixture in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground.
Yield: about 1/3 cup
CALORIES 27(33% from fat); FAT 1g (sat 0.6g,mono 0.2g,poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 0.9g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 58mg; SODIUM 6mg; FIBER 1.7g; IRON 2.2mg; CARBOHYDRATE 4.4g Cooking Light, SEPTEMBER 2002
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