Paav Bhaaji Masala (Indian Spice Blend)
Source of Recipe
Brenda-Lee Olson
Recipe Introduction
Origins Unknown
List of Ingredients
* 2 tbsps coriander seeds
* 1 tbsp cumin seeds
* 4 dry red chillies
* 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
* 1 tbsp dry raw mango powder
* 2 pods cardamom seeds removed
* 6 cloves
* 1"piece of cinnamon
* 2 star anise
* 1 tsp fennel seeds
* 2" piece of dry ginger
* 1 tbsp garam masala powder (recipe posted separately)
* 1/4 tsp asafetida
Recipe
Heat a flat pan on medium heat.
Gently roast the cumin, coriander, fennel seeds, the dry red chillies, cloves and cinnamon till they turn slightly darker and begin to release their aroma.
Remove from fire immediately and cool.
Grind all the ingredients, including the garam masala powder, together in a dry coffee grinder, till a fine powder is formed.
Store in an air-tight container for up to 4 weeks.
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