Amchar Masala

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Amchar Masala

Amchar Masala is a traditional Trinidadian recipe for a classic spice blend, based on an Indian original for toasted and ground whole seeds that is used almost ubiquitously in Tirnidadian cuisine. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Trinidadian version of: Amchar Masala.

prep time

10 minutes

cook time

10 minutes

Total Time:

20 minutes

Makes:

1 jar

Rating:

Tags : Spice Recipes Trinidad Recipes

This is a classic Trinidadian spice blend influenced by the masalas or spice blends of India.

Ingredients:

4 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp whole fennel seeds
1 tsp brown mustard seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds

Method:

For this recipe you need whole seeds. Heat a small non-stick pan and add the whole spices to this individually. Fry, stirring frequently, until the seeds are dark and aromatic then turn (about 2 minutes) into a spice or coffee grinder then fry the next set of seeds. Once all the spices have been toasted and added to the grinder render to a fine powder and turn into an air-tight jar.

Store in a cool, dark, cupboard where the spice blend will keep for several weeks.