Mix up a batch of this flavorful spice blend for adding to your favorite recipes.
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Cook Time2 minutesmins
Blending Time2 minutesmins
Total Time6 minutesmins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: masala seasoning, tandoori spice
Servings: 1cup
Calories: 8kcal
Ingredients
Whole Spices
3mace blades
1teaspoonblack peppercorns
3cardamomgreen
2inchcinnamon stick
3 - 5whole cloves
4tablespoonscoriander seed
1tablespooncumin seed
2tablespoonsfenugreek
2teaspoonsnutmeg
Powdered Spices
2teaspoonsnutmeg
2tablespoonssalt
1teaspoonsugar
1teaspoongarlic powder
2tablespoonsground ginger
3tablespoonsred chili powder
1teaspoonground turmeric
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Toast the spices, shaking the pan constantly, until fragrant. This should take about 2 minutes.
Allow whole spices to cool. Transfer these whole spices to a blender and blend. Add the powdered spices (salt, sugar, etc) to the blender and grind to a fine powder.
Shake well. Store in a glass jar or other airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Notes
If whole spices are not available, you can use powdered or ground spices instead, but don't toast them.