Seeking Refuge at the Table
For most of us, the closest we will ever get to traveling Asia is enjoying a great meal at a restaurant here in NE Florida—digging into pad thai or nam sod, with its garnish of a bright carrot crane o...
Use this spice mixture in Kacchi Biryani and other dishes for an aromatic seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- ½ clove nutmeg (Jaiphal)
- 2 pieces mace (Javitri)
- 3 or 4 green cardamom pods
- 2 small sticks cinnamon
- 5 or 6 cloves
Instructions
Dry-roast all the spices in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, being careful not to burn them. Allow to cool, then use a spice mill or coffee grinder to grind to a fine powder.
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