Indian Spice Blend
Elevate your cooking with this aromatic Indian Spice Blend, a harmonious mix of toasted whole spices and ground seasonings that captures the essence of traditional Indian cuisine. Featuring cumin, coriander, cardamom, and fenugreek seeds alongside warming notes of turmeric, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this handcrafted blend is both vibrant and versatile. Toasted to enhance their natural flavors, the spices are freshly ground and combined to create a bold, earthy, and subtly spicy profile that pairs perfectly with curries, marinades, or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade spice mix is a pantry staple you’ll turn to again and again. Crafted for freshness, this blend is free from preservatives and can be stored for months—perfect for adding an authentic touch to your favorite Indian-inspired dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 5 pods Cardamom pods
- 6 cloves Whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
- 3 chilies Dried red chilies
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
Instructions
Place the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom pods, whole cloves, black peppercorns, fenugreek seeds, and dried red chilies into a dry skillet.
Toast the spices over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 2-3 minutes or until they become fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the toasted spices cool for about 2 minutes.
Transfer the cooled spices to a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle. Grind them into a fine powder.
Place the ground mixture in a small bowl and stir in the turmeric powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg.
Store the Indian spice blend in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.
Use 1-2 teaspoons of the spice blend in your favorite Indian-inspired dishes for an authentic flavor boost.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.8 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 643 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
