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How to make your own Ghee (clarified butter recipe)

21 Aug

A lot of the indian recipes you will see on this site or in recipe books will call for the use of ghee, or clarified butter. While you can substitute regular butter for the real thing, the extra effort involved in making your own ghee will pay off with a richer flavour in your curry [...]

Balti Masala Mix (A spice mix for use in making Balti style dishes)

13 May

This masala is used in the particular type of Indian curry known as Balti, which literally means “bucket” as it is served in the pan in which it is cooked. Again, you can make this is bulk and keep it for weeks in an airtight container.

Balti Garam Masala (A balti variation of garam masala)

12 May

This is a Balti variation on Garam Masala. Balti is a type of Indian cooking from Baltistan, in Pakistan, the home of Balti cooking. You may vary the ingredients to suit your taste. Makes about 7oz (200g)

Tandoori Mix Powder (A variation of tandoori mix powder)

11 May

This is a variation of a spice mix used in Tandoori cooking. It is a good idea to make a large batch up and keep it for when you need it, in an airtight container.

Mughal Garam Masala

10 May

This variation on Garam Masala is close to that used in the Moghul courts of India.

Tandoori Masala Paste

9 May

The tandoori masala paste is used to flavour and color the spice marinade for the meat or vegetables. If you are using food coloring in liquid form, this would be a good place to add a couple of drops.

Tandoori Marinade (Marinade for tandoori and tikka dishes)

3 May

The marinade for tandoori is comprised of the tandoori spices in yoghurt, lemon juice and milk.