Tandoori Spice Blend
68 people added this to their Recipe Box
Toasting the cumin and coriander seeds, the cinnamon and whole cloves — before blending them with the other spices in the mix — awakens their flavour and fragrance.
Servings: 3/4 cup (175 mL)
Ingredients:
-
1/3 cup (75 mL) each cumin seeds and coriander seeds
1 stick (3 inches/8 cm) cinnamon, broken in chunks
1 tbsp (15 mL) whole cloves
1 tbsp (15 mL) each ground ginger, turmeric and mace
1 tbsp (15 mL) each salt and garlic powder
1 tsp (5 mL) cayenne pepper
Preparation:
In small heavy skillet, toast cumin, coriander, cinnamon and cloves over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant and slightly darkened, 2 to 3 minutes; let cool.
Transfer to spice grinder or clean coffee grinder (wipe coffee grinder with paper towel before and after use); add ginger, turmeric, mace, salt, garlic and cayenne pepper. Grind together. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 1 month.)
Additional Information
Tags:
For more great recipes when you're on the go, get Canadian Living Mobile! Access Canadian Living's Tested Till Perfect recipes anytime, anywhere -- and best of all, it's FREE! Get it now: visit m.canadianliving.com on your BlackBerry® or iPhone™.
Comment reported
Thank you for reporting this comment as inappropriate.
Back to Comments »