Cape Malay Masala

　　This version of masala is a variation of the traditional Indian spice mix known as garam masala.

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 1 cup

　　1 cup coriander seeds

　　3/4 cup cumin seeds

　　1/4 cup dried hot red pepper flakes

　　1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric

　　1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

　　1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns

　　3 cardamom pods*

　　1/2_ teaspoon whole cloves

　　a 1-inch piece cinnamon stick

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

　　

Step 2

In a shallow baking pan roast coriander and cumin seeds in middle of oven 5 minutes, or until fragrant. In a bowl combine roasted seeds with remaining ingredients and in batches in a cleaned electric coffee/spice grinder grind spices to a powder.

　　

Step 3

Masala keeps in an airtight container 6 months.

　　

Step 4

*Available at East Indian markets and some specialty food shops.