Masala Spice, 60 G
The original Garam Masala spice, the warmth, the depth, and the complexity of the dishes as it can be used in all the vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes. Masala seasonings are considered a basic element in many of the kitchens of South Asia widely available in the grocery stores and via the internet.
What is Masala Spice
Garam Masala spice is a mixture of spice commonly used in the Indian and Pakistani cuisines and that of the other South Asian ones. The term “Garam Masala” literally means: “the hot mixture” in the Indian language. The mixture usually encompasses a mix of spice such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, and peppercorns.
The ingredients and ratios specified of Garam Masala may differ according to the region and cooking, nevertheless, the mixture is produced via roasting the whole dried spice and grinding them into a powder then use of the spice mix as seasonings in dishes such as curry, sauces, and meat dishes.
Garam Masala Spice ingredients
Masala spice is a mix of variable spice that are commonly used in the Indian kitchen. The exact ingredients of Masala spice may differ according to the recipe and region, yet it is usually include a mix composed of the following:
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Turmeric
- Cardamom kernels
- Carnation
- Cinnamon
- Black pepper
- Nutmeg
- Mustard seeds
- Fenugreek seeds
- Red capsicum powder
Usually, these ingredients are roasted and ground into a fine powder that is used afterwards to impart an additional flavor to many dishes. Some types of Masala spice may include also other spice such as bay leaves, star anise, or ginger.
How to Prepare Garam Masala
Ingredients: two tablespoons of cardamom kernels, a cinnamon stick, two tablespoons of cumin beans, one tablespoon of clove bud, one tablespoon of black pepper, one tablespoon of grated nutmeg, and two tablespoons of coriander kernels.
- Cut the cinnamon stick and mix it with other ingredients
- Put the outcome spice mixture in a frying pan and put it on low heat
- Roast the mixture for 10 minutes
- Lift the mixture off fire and leave it to cool down
- Put it in a grinder. Grind well until it becomes powdery.