Hot Jalfrezi Spices

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Hot Jalfrezi Spices

Hot Jalfrezi Spices is a traditional African Fusion recipe for a classic curry spice blend, based on an Indian original, but with an African twist that makes it much more potent. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic African Fusion version of: Hot Jalfrezi Spices.

prep time

5 minutes

cook time

5 minutes

Total Time:

10 minutes

Makes:

1 small jar

Rating:

Tags : Curry Chilli Recipes Spice Recipes Fusion Recipes African-fusion Recipes

This is a recipe based on the classic Northern Indian Jalfrezi masala that incorporates a number of changes to make it more acceptable to the West African palate. The most important change being the addition of hot dried piri-piri chillies.

Ingredients:

4 tsp coriander seeds
2 tsp black peppercorns
2 tsp fennel seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp black mustard seeds
2 cinnamon sticks 3cm long
10 green cardamom pods
12 whole cloves
6 bay leaves
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
2 tsp methi (fenugreek) curry leaves
3 tsp dried piri-piri chillies
1 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp of hot chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric

Method:

Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Use this to dry roast the coriander seed,s black peppercorns, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, black mustard seeds, cinnamon stick, green cardamom pods, cloves, bayleaves and fenugreek seeds until coloured and aromatic (about 5 minutes). When ready allow to cool a little and transfer to a coffee or spice grinder. Add the Methi curry leaves and piri-piri chillies and grind to a fine powder.

Mix this powder with the ginger, hot chilli powder and turmeric and store in a dark air-tight container. This will keep in a cool cupboard for about 6 weeks.