Indian Spice Mixture

This homemade Indian spice mixture is a cornerstone of flavorful cooking, offering a warm, earthy, and slightly pungent profile that transforms simple meals into something extraordinary. By toasting whole coriander, cumin, and peppercorns before grinding, you unlock essential oils that create a depth of flavor impossible to achieve with pre-ground powders. The addition of turmeric provides a golden hue and subtle bitterness, while dried chili and ginger add a gentle, lingering heat. This versatile blend is ideal for seasoning curries, marinades for grilled meats, or sprinkling over roasted vegetables. It captures the essence of traditional Indian kitchens in a jar, ready to elevate your everyday cooking with authentic, home-style aromatics.

Cuisine: Indian

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 14

Calories: 100.6

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This homemade Indian spice mixture is a cornerstone of flavorful cooking, offering a warm, earthy, and slightly pungent profile that transforms simple meals into something extraordinary. By toasting whole coriander, cumin, and peppercorns before grinding, you unlock essential oils that create a depth of flavor impossible to achieve with pre-ground powders. The addition of turmeric provides a golden hue and subtle bitterness, while dried chili and ginger add a gentle, lingering heat. This versatile blend is ideal for seasoning curries, marinades for grilled meats, or sprinkling over roasted vegetables. It captures the essence of traditional Indian kitchens in a jar, ready to elevate your everyday cooking with authentic, home-style aromatics.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
1 small Dried hot-chili pepper
1/4 teaspoon Powdered ginger
2 Whole Cloves
1 pinch Allspice powder

Directions

1
Dry toast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, and dried hot-chili pepper in a small skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant.
2
Remove the toasted spices from the heat and allow them to cool completely to room temperature.
3
Transfer the cooled whole spices into a spice grinder, coffee mill, or mortar and pestle.
4
Add the turmeric, powdered ginger, and allspice powder to the grinder.
5
Grind the mixture until it becomes a fine, uniform powder.
6
Sift the ground spice mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any large particles, then regrind any remaining chunks.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 14

Amount Per Serving
Calories 100.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 7.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 22.8g8%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g38%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 5.2g11%

* 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 the finished spice mixture in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place or the refrigerator to maintain freshness for up to 3-6 months.

Usage: This blend is excellent on broiled fish fillets, stirred into curries, sprinkled on roasted vegetables, or used as a seasoning for burritos and rice dishes.

Customization: Adjust the amount of dried chili pepper based on your preferred heat level. For a milder blend, use half a pepper or remove the seeds before grinding.

Keywords: indian spice, spice blend, masala, coriander, cumin, turmeric, peppercorns, dried chili, ginger, cloves, allspice, homemade spice, toasted spices, curry powder, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, pantry staple, aromatic, seasoning

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