Pilau Spice Blend
Pilau spice blend or Masala is a spice mix that is made of cumin, cinnamon, black peppercorn seeds and cardamom pods as the basic ingredients. Other added ingredients vary with different regions and recipes as well as personal preference. The spice mix is then normally used to make pilau rice. The recipe below is what I used in my personal blend.
Ingredients
- ½ tsp ground fresh Cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground Cumin
- ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Ginger powder
- ½ tsp all spice or garam Masala optional
- ½ tsp turmeric powder optional
- 1 tsp ground mixed dried bell pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder or granules
- ½ tsp Himalayan Salt or Sea Salt Flakes optional
Instructions
- Put all the above in a bowl, give it a good stir and mix till well combined.
- You can double or triple the amounts if needed.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.
- Use as needed.
Notes
I grind all organic whole spices. You can use the ready ground powders as a short cut. Your dish will taste just as good though not as aromatic. Recipe can be doubled or increased to make bulk for storage. Lasts up to 4 months.
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