Qorma (Korma) Spice Mix

Submitted by whycallsarah

"Dry spice blend recipe by renowned Pakistani chef Tahira. Can be used with chicken, vegetables or beef, even boneless Lamb Picattas,"

 

• Ready In: 13mins
• Ingredients: 20
• Yields: 2 1/2 cups

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup ground roasted coriander powder
• 1⁄4 cup red chili powder
• 1⁄4 cup paprika (from deghi mirch)
• 1⁄4 cup salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon ginger powder
• 2 tablespoons ground roasted cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground aniseed
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground chinese anise
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground large black cardamom pod
• 1 teaspoon ground black cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground green cardamoms
• 1⁄2 tablespoon ground mace
• 1⁄2 tablespoon ground nutmeg
• 3 bay leaves, torn
• 15 cloves
• 15 green cardamoms

directions

1. Pre-prep:

2. dry roast only cumin and corriander seeds before grounding.
3. Use clean non odor wooden spoons for light mixing.

4. Assembly:

5. In a dry glass mixing bowl, begin adding the ground spices.
6. This recipe is based on portions/ratios - thus you can used the standard measuring cups or even a cocktail glass a home!
7. Though the spice mix includes salt - the final dish will need adjustments.