Mystery Masalas Series : All-Purpose Curry Masala
I am normally mystified my spices and get confused a lot when I think of which spice goes well with what. What sort of spices are best suited for non-vegetarian cooking and how do we distinguish them? What spices are traditional and will potentially be forgotten if I don't document them? (atleast the ones my grandmom and amma use).
I had plans to make this an event but currently, I don't think its the best time to host events :) So I am just going to start a series in this blog that talks occasionally about masala powders, and their best purpose.
The best way to start, of course, will be to start with the all-purpose curry masala that goes with all sorts of gravies and stir-fried dishes. Source is my mom, this time :)
All Purpose Curry Masala
What I Used:
Cloves - 10
Cardamom - 5
Cinnamon - a 3" piece
Fennel seeds - 1 tbsp
Peppercorn - 1/4 tsp
Grind together all the ingredients until its pretty much smooth. This masala is very aromatic and can be used in any kind of curry, though its best suited for vegetarian dishes.
Since cloves is the star ingredient in this masala powder, I am sending this as an entry to Think Spice Think Cloves to Gretchen at Canela and Comino.
Recipes on this blog that use this masala:
Gobi Ka Kheema
Potato Masala
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That masala looks incredible, and sounds quite like a "Kerala-style garam masala" that Musical sent me. You are right- it is all-purpose and adds a flavorful punch.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of this series, Nags. Also, I forgot to congratulate you on your upcoming wedding. So, Congratulations to you and your beau!
Hi Nags, wonderful looking masala!! Thanks to Nags mum for the source.
ReplyDeleteRosie x
How are u still blogging?:-)
ReplyDeleteYou dropped your masala on the rug, did ya notice?;-)
OH! That certainly looks like a universal masala! Thanks for this simple one.
ReplyDeleteCame here after a long time and have been browsing through all that I have missed....... and I certainly have missed a LOT! Lovely photographs. :)
the masala looks lovely Nags. nice series u have started esp for me, even I don't know which masala would go well with what..??
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Wonderful idea to share your curry recipe for Think Spice! I so enjoy curry, but rarely grind up my own.
ReplyDeleteI can smell the aroma of that curry masala. Splendid.
ReplyDeleteNags, this must be a very aromatic one. Interesting. Wow, you sprinkled some on the carpet, hope it doesnt stain it ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great series that could de-mystify masalas for me too! Would be happy to contribute if you do make it an event!
ReplyDeletePosts about masalas should be helpful for amateurs like me..BTW nice pic Nags
ReplyDeletethat looks great!...yeah I agree this is not the time for you to think of blog events!...:D
ReplyDeletemasala has such a nice color :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice series N... Love the color contrast in that picture... Now get off the blog and go do some more shopping :D
ReplyDeleteGorgeous all purpose masala!! Hope you are having a wonderful, non-stressful time prepping for the wedding!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Nag, Wonderful Cooking Masala.
ReplyDeleteGreat pic man!!!...and your next post should be on how you cleaned that stain off your rug! :P :D
ReplyDeleteLovely colour of the masala
ReplyDeleteHi Nags.....
ReplyDeleteThat was a flavourful masala powder... I love the colour of the masala....
Agree with Sig...do some shopping gal! But do stop by & pick up an award first!! Cheers girl!
ReplyDeleteLovely :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for this recipe, Nags!! I've been meaning to look for a curry recipe without coriander or cumin but hadn't gotten around to it yet. I am very much looking forward to trying this out.
ReplyDeletethis is amazing. i needed somethg like this.. for all purpose :) will try it out sometime.. i have bookmarked this entry :)
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ReplyDeleteNice curry powder recipe..Will try your stir-fry tonite :)
ReplyDeletethe masala looks lovely Nags. nice series u have started esp for me, even I don't know which masala would go well with what..??
ReplyDeleteSiri