Balti masala spice mix

12 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity		Ingredient
4	tablespoons	Coriander seeds
2	tablespoons	White cumin seeds
2		2-inch pieces Cassia bark
1	teaspoon	Fennel seeds
2	teaspoons	Black mustard seeds
4		Cloves
½	teaspoon	Wild onion seeds
½	teaspoon	Fenugreek seeds
1	teaspoon	Dry fenugreek leaves
10		Dry curry leaves
1	teaspoon	Green cardamom seeds
½	teaspoon	Lovage seeds

Directions

This is the basic spice mix for making Balti masala paste. It can also be used dry, while cooking.

Roast, cool and grind the whole spices. Mix with the ground ones, and store tightly covered (a recycled spice bottle is ideal).

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