Garam masala is an aromatic blend of spices which may be used whole or ground to a fine powder. (Curry) This recipe is my own, and so could be called Tandy Masala. You can tweak it and adjust it to your own taste but some ingredients are essential.
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ingredients:
2 sticks cinnamon
2 blades mace
10 cardamom pods crushed
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cloves
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
2 bay leaves *
1 dried red chilli *
1 tablespoon allspice berries *
1 tablespoon turmeric *
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon dried rose petals
* these are my own additions
method:
add all the spices to a dry frying pan on a low heat
shake the pan as they start to crackle
when you can smell the spices remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool
grind the spices in a spice grinder or with a pestle and mortar until you have the desired consistency
Tandy
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Hmm, I can almost smell the wonderful aromas and I love the idea of rose petals.
Mandy
the rose petals make it something special – hope you had a great holiday
The trip was quite busy with rushing between Jo’burg, PE and Plett and back again in 10 days! So much and so little has changed in the 2 years since being here in Mauritius – strange.
it is always busy coming home
One of my favourites ever Tandy…will try this for sure. Cool enough here, might have curry tonight too! Thanks for the recipe oxo
I love the scent of this masala – hope you were not rained away – I have been watching SKY news non stop xox
This sounds wonderful! I normally get my masala made by one of my Hindu or Muslim friends as so many of the factory produced ones have got no omph!
that is the best way to get it made – however, I have never thought to ask my Muslim friends to do this for me. I will be posting ‘my’ curry powder recipe which is from our Muslim friend.
Oh Tandy this must just smell deeeeeeeeeeeeee-vine when you are roasting and grinding them. I shall definately give this a go and make some fab curry to put it in. Have a wonderful wednesday xxx Hugx to Patch xxx jan
it makes the house smell like a souk – thanks for the hugs xox
THANK YOU FOR THIS RECIPE. I have been meaning to try my hand at making this from scratch for ages – you’ve just given me the push!
Robyn x
great Robyn – it is so much better home made for sure xox
Chilly here today, perfect weather for a curry!
it has been so windy here – heat wave coming back