Blending Spices: Ethiopian Berbere (recipe)

Ethiopian Berbere  |  Spicy, Bitter, Sweet Use for: stews If using whole spices, roast before grinding. 1/4 tsp ground allspice 3/4 tsp ground cardamom 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (optional) 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground coriander (optional) 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional) 1 tsp ground fenugreek 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional) 1/2 tsp ground black…

Blending Spices: Tandoori Masala (recipe)

Courtney’s Tandoori Masala  |  Warm, Spicy Use with: Baked or grilled chicken 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp salt 1 tsp fenugreek 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp ginger powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp cardamom ½ tsp clove ½ tsp crushed…

Blending Spices: Garam Masala (recipe)

Garam Masala  |  Warm, Sweet Use with: lamb, pork, beef, Indian curries, potatoes, sweet potatoes, popcorn, apple butter, lentil soup, butternut squash, green beans, cauliflower, cakes and breads, spiced nuts 2 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp black peppercorns 8 cardamom pods 2 cassia leaves 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp cloves ½ tsp…

Recipe: Spiced Indian Chickpeas

Ingredients 1 large onion 2-3 beefsteak tomatoes (or other slicing tomatoes) 1-2 green peppers 1/4 cup fresh ginger, minced 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp amchur powder, i.e. dried green mango powder 1 tsp black salt – NOTE: Black salt is actually a pale…

Pairing Spices

PAIRING Below, I’ve listed some pairings that go well together. Use these for inspiration when you’re feeling stuck. In Equal Parts: Cumin | Coriander More → Less Cinnamon | Ginger | Cloves | Nutmeg Mostly Equal Parts: Parsley | Sage | Rosemary | Thyme | Black Pepper Your Preference for Amounts: Fennel | Rosemary |…