This is wonderfully heady and comforting, and perfect with an Indian meal. I’ve made it as directed, but also have a coffeemaker I use just for tea, and most often make it in that. I’ll just put the spices in a coffee filter with the tea, then throw a cardamom pod in each cup when I serve it. It’s great cold too (but I prefer it hot, with a little sugar)
The English have an obsession with curries. This recipe is one of Britain’s favorites. Quick and easy, adjust the chili powder to suit your own heat level! From about.com A very creamy dish. For Zaar World Tour 8
Garam Masala is an aromatic and hot spice mixture that is essential to numerous types of dishes in Indian, Nepalese and Pakistani cooking. The words mean “hot spices” and as well as adding the “heat” to Indian cooking, the spice mix should be subtle and aromatic. It is usually added towards the end of the cooking time, or even as a final garnish, unlike commercial curry powders that need to “cook” off the cornflour and other anti-clogging ingredients. This is my favourite Garam Masala mixture; there is no “standardised” recipe for this spice mixture, but I suspect that every Indian, Nepalese and Pakistani home will have their own “secret” mix! Grind the spices in smallish quantities to preserve the flavour and quality of the mixture, and then store in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and heat. NB: Black cumin seeds are also called Royal Cumin or Shah Zeera. This spice mix makes a great gift – especially if you tie a recipe card around the neck of the jar with a whole piece of cinnamon!
A cheap homemade mixture for a fast and delicious spiced black tea. I got this spice mix recipe in Jodhpur (India). I use this mix in my office, where we get hot water, but we don’t have the possibility to cook. At home I prefere to boil (5 minutes!) the tea in an mix of water and fresh milk with these spices added. The qualitiy of the ingredients and the spices is relevant!
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