Spice Mixes, Pastes and Rubs

This page has all the spice mixes, pastes and rubs that I use. These recipes are what makes my kitchen smells from fragrant to divine!


Korma Curry Paste

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted  
55g raw cashews 
¼ cup tomato passata 
¼ cup chopped fresh coriander 
2 garlic cloves, crushed 
2 tablespoons desiccated coconut 
1 tablespoon garam masala 
3 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 
2 teaspoons ground coriander 
2 teaspoons sweet paprika 
2 teaspoons ground turmeric 
2 teaspoons onion powder 
Pinch of cayenne pepper 
Salt, to taste 
¼ cup vegetable oil

Method
Add all ingredients into a food processor. Process until a smooth paste forms.
If too thick, add equal amounts of oil and passata.
Place into jar and top with extra oil. Refrigerate.










Madras Curry Paste




1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
5cm portion of ginger, grated
2 teaspoons lemon juice (preferably fresh)
2 tablespoons olive oil








Lamb Korma Curry Paste




1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
5cm portion of ginger, grated
½ brown onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
⅓ cup almond meal
1 teaspoon cloves
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon








Sichuan and Star Anise Spice Bouquet




6-8 star anise
2 crushed bay leaves
1 tablespoon chopped, or dried, rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped, or dried, thyme








Rogan Josh Curry Paste and Bouquet

Rogan Josh Curry Paste:
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground paprika
5cm portion of ginger, grated
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil

Spice Bouquet
6 cardamom pods, crushed
1 cinnamon stick, crushed
1 teaspoon cloves, crushed
2 bay leaves, crushed








Butter Chicken Curry Paste




1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
5cm portion of ginger, grated
2 teaspoons lemon juice (preferably fresh)
2 tablespoons olive oil








Zaatar




8 teaspoons dried thyme
4 teaspoons sumac
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons sesame seeds








Taco Seasoning




1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper








Tandoori Spice Mix




1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1 tablespoon ground ginger powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground garam masala
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper



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