Malay Garam Masala (Spice Mixture)
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
-
1 1/2 lbs
ingredients
- 1⁄2 ounce cardamom pod
- 18 ounces coriander seeds
- 5 ounces cumin seeds
- 1 ounce clove, whole (or use 1/2 the amount in ground cloves)
- 2 ounces black peppercorns
- 1 ounce cinnamon stick (or use 1/2 the amount in ground cinnamon)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
directions
- Heat oven to 350 deg F/180 deg Celsius.
- Spread the mix of spices in an oven dish or tin, and roast lightly for about 7 - 10 minutes. This brings out the flavours.
- Grind all together -- a blender is best, but a coffee bean grinder also does a great job.
- Store in an airtight container out of direct light. Use as recipes indicate.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Zurie
South Africa
I'm a widow, retired, and I love cooking. I live on the coast in South Africa and I love seafood. You're welcome to my recipes (all kinds, definitely not just seafood!) Just remember that no recipe is ever cast in stone -- adjust to your taste!
The photo was taken at a rustic seaside restaurant on our West Coast, approx 1 year ago (2016).