Description:

The basic spice for foods from India and the region. Easy and cheap to make at home!

Source:

S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:2 tablespoons

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) ground coriander seeds
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) ground cardamon
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground bay leaf

Preparation

• Combine the spices thoroughly in a small bowl.
• Store in a clean tightly sealing jar, away from heat and light.

Comments

This is an excellent spice to blend with oil for a great chicken marinade or add it to a cream cheese/sour cream mixture with thawed drained chopped spinach to dip bread or pita triangles in. (Look for recipe for Spicy Garam Masala listed too!)