Indian Spice Blend
Description
This homemade Indian Spice Blend captures the essence of traditional cooking with a warm, earthy, and slightly spicy profile. Featuring the robust depth of cumin and coriander, the bright zest of ginger, and the vibrant color of turmeric, this mix adds instant complexity to any dish. A touch of cayenne provides a gentle heat, while black pepper enhances the overall aroma. Unlike store-bought versions that may contain fillers, this blend is pure spice, allowing you to control the intensity and freshness. It is incredibly versatile, transforming simple vegetables, lentils, or proteins into restaurant-quality meals. Keep a jar in your pantry for quick weeknight dinners or to elevate your homemade curry powders with authentic, homemade flavor.Ingredients
Directions
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Add the cumin, ground ginger, ground coriander, cayenne, turmeric, and black pepper into a small bowl.
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Whisk the spices together thoroughly until the mixture is uniform in color and texture.
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Transfer the spice blend into a clean, dry airtight jar for storage.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 77.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.5g6%
- Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
- Cholesterol 4.0mg2%
- Sodium 7.1mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 10.7g4%
- Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 4.0g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. For best flavor, use within 3-6 months.
Yield: This recipe makes approximately 7 tablespoons of spice blend.
Variations: To customize your blend, consider adding cardamom, cinnamon, mustard seed, poppy seeds, fenugreek, fennel, mace, cloves, or dried chilis for different flavor profiles.
Usage: Use this blend any time curry powder is called for in recipes, or sprinkle over roasted vegetables, rice, or meats.