Chana Masala
makes about 1 1/2 tbsp
This is a spice combination that you use in other dishes. Make some up, keep it in a Ziploc bag until you need it, or leave it open on your counter and use it as a pleasant aroma until the next time you need to cook with it. :)
Ingredients
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
2 cloves
2 dried red chili peppers, crumbled (optional)
4 black peppercorns
2 green cardamom pods
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp mango powder (if you can find it)
Directions
In a fry pan over low heat, toast the cumin and coriander seeds, cloves, red chili peppers, peppercorns and cardamom pods for a few minutes, stirring continuously. Transfer to a spice grinder and add the ginger and mango powder. Grind together to form a powder.
This mix can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
Don't have a spice grinder? I use our old electric coffee grinder.
Chana Masala is a special blend of spices designed for use in chickpea (garbanzo bean) dishes; it may include more than a dozen spices. It can be found at Indian food stores.
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