Masala Meusi

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Masala Meusi

Masala Meusi is a traditional East African recipe for a classic blend of aromatic spices that's used as the base for East African (Swahili) curries and stews. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic East African version of: Masala Meusi.

prep time

10 minutes

cook time

10 minutes

Total Time:

20 minutes

Makes:

1 jar

Rating:

Tags : Chilli Recipes Vegetarian Recipes Spice Recipes East-africa Recipes

This is a classic East African curry spice blend that's used almost ubiquitously in the cuisines of Kenya and Tanzania.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tsp cloves
2 tsp blade mace
1/2 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
3 tsp dried piri-piri chillies
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Method:

Separately toast the cumin, cloves, mace, poppy seeds, mustard seeds, coriander seeds and piri-piri chillies in a dry pan until lightly-toasted and aromatic. Once done turn it a coffee grinder. Add the cinnamon and render to a fine powder.

Transfer the masala to an air-tight tin and sore in a cool, dark cupboard.