Thursday, May 14, 2009

Spice blending this winter


Spice's are so inviting especially when cooking begins and instantly off float a long lingering trail of aromatic smells.
I relate such delicious aroma's to Winters recipes; stew's, tagine's & currie's are the perfect companion to a mid week dinner at home. There is no better time to experiment with spices in the kitchen then with the summoning of winter.
Enjoy!

Preparation: 5 minutes
Makes: 1 spice mix
Keeps: Store in a sealed container in cool & dark place; freezer or fridge for up to 3 months.

the ingredients
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1-2 teaspoons coriander seeds
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon fenugreek
5 cardamom pods
¼ teaspoon ground chilli
1 cinnamon stick
¼ teaspoon salt


lets have some fun
Combine all spice ingredients into a small bowl.
Add spice mix to currie's, biriani's, pilaf's, sprinkled over chicken fillet's or used in soup's to add some warming flavour to your food.

NOTE: Remove the cardamom pods with a slotted spoon after the required cooking time.

love amie x

ps - Spices have a shelf life, check your cupboard and throw away any out of date herbs & spices. Your food will thank you lovingly by giving you the best possible flavour.

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