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Essential Indian Spice - Gharum Masala

An easy-to-make blend of ground spices that is used extensively in Indian cuisine. Gharum masala is combination of different spices, and the composition differs regionally, but for the most part, this blend includes coriander, cumin, elachi, cloves and black pepper that are toasted to bring out more flavour. 

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Essential Indian Spice - Biryani Masala

An excellent blend of ground cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, and cloves. This combination is one of the essential spice blends used in Indian cuisine.

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Essential Indian Spice blend - Dhania Jeeroo

An excellent blend of ground cumin and coriander seeds. This combination is one of the essential spice blends used in Indian cuisine. 

1.       Clean coriander seeds by taking out all the stones and fine sticks. Set aside.

2.       Wash the cumin seeds. Drain and put it under the sun to dry.

3.       When the seeds are completely dry, take the fine sticks out.

4.       Grind the cumin seeds until coarsely fine. Set aside.

5.       Grind the coriander seeds until fine.

6.       Using a sieve, separate the finely ground coriander seeds from the coarse bits.

7.       Set aside the finely ground coriander seeds. Grind the coarse bits again until it is fine.

8.       In a bowl, combine the ground coriander and cumin. Mix well.

9.       Fill a jar with the dhania jeero.

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Indian Cooking - Masala Recipe - Ginger, Garlic & Chillies

I show you how to make Masala.  I use masala as a basic ingredient in most of my Indian cooking.

I make my own masala as this is what adds that special touch, but you can buy it readymade too, though I do not recommend it.  Make this and store it in the fridge or freezer (6 months)

A mixture of fresh root ginger, garlic and chillies. The ingredients are carefully scraped, cleaned, and put twice through a mincer and then stored in bottles. With a little bit of salt, oil, and refrigeration, masala will last a long time. It can also be frozen for months. Besides its distinguished flavour, it is also a wonderful meat tenderiser.

1 kilo Ginger, chopped ½ kilo Garlic 5 tbsp. Dried chillies, ground ½ cup Oil 2 tbsp. Paprika

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Mama Maryam Cooks yummy Indian food for her grand kids.

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See what the Grandchildren say about her cooking and why they like it so much.

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Mama's Masala Tea 

(Chai Tea)