Balti Masala Spice Mix
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Course : Mixes
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 12
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      tablespoons   coriander seeds
   2      tablespoons   white cumin seeds
   2      2 inch piece  cassia bark
   1      teaspoon      fennel seeds
   2      teaspoons     black mustard seeds
   4                    cloves
     1/2  teaspoon      wild onion seeds
     1/2  teaspoon      fenugreek seeds
   1      teaspoon      dry fenugreek leaves
  10                    dry curry leaves
   1      teaspoon      green cardamom seeds
     1/2  teaspoon      lovage seeds
 

Preparation:

This is the basic spice mix for making Balti masala paste. It can also be used dry, while cooking. Roast, cool and grind the whole spices. Mix with the ground ones, and store tightly covered (a recycled spice bottle is ideal).