HOW TO MAKE GARAM MASALA SPICE BLEND ENJOY DAN:

          HOW TO MAKE GARAM MASALA SPICE BLEND by CHEF DAN:

Makes enough to fill a small jar

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons coriander seeds

1 tablespoon kalonji seeds

1 tablespoon cumin seeds

1 tablespoon cardamom seeds

1tablespoon whole black peppercorns

1 tablespoon fennel seeds

1 tablespoon mustard seeds

1/2-teaspoon whole cloves

2 dried red chili pepper, seeds discarded

2 tablespoon turmeric

2 1-inch cinnamon sticks

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.   Combine the coriander seeds and next 8 ingredients in a dry cast-iron skillet, toast the seeds over low heat until fragrant about 2 minutes.

2.   Grind the toasted seeds in a spice grinder to a fine powder.

3.   Spoon in turmeric, and process to combine.

4.   Store in a Mason jar with a tight fitting lid.

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