Name: Sonari Masala (Indian Spice Blend)
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) neutral oil, divided; 6 tablespoons (32 g) whole coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons (4 g) whole cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon (2 g) shah jeera (see notes); 2 teaspoons (6 g) whole black mustard seeds; 4 g cassia bark (often sold as cinnamon), broken by hand into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 tablespoon); 3/4 teaspoon (1 g) whole black peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon (1/2 g) whole cloves; 1 teaspoon (2 g) Reshampatti or Kashmiri chile powder (see notes)

Ingredients

24 serv.

1 teaspoon (5 ml) neutral oil, divided
6 tablespoons (32 g) whole coriander seeds
2 teaspoons (4 g) whole cumin seeds
1 teaspoon (2 g) shah jeera (see notes)
2 teaspoons (6 g) whole black mustard seeds
4 g cassia bark (often sold as cinnamon), broken by hand into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 tablespoon)
3/4 teaspoon (1 g) whole black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon (1/2 g) whole cloves
1 teaspoon (2 g) Reshampatti or Kashmiri chile powder (see notes)

Instructions

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1 In a medium stainless steel skillet, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add coriander seeds. Toast, stirring often to prevent burning, until golden and fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Immediately transfer to a mixing bowl.
2 Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil, cumin seeds, and shah jeera. Toast, stirring often, until fragrant and slightly darkened, 15 to 20 seconds. Transfer to bowl with coriander seeds.
3 Add mustard seeds, cassia, peppercorns, and cloves. Toast, stirring often, until fragrant, 20 to 30 seconds. Transfer to bowl with the other spices.
4 Stir toasted spices together and allow them to cool briefly. Working in batches, grind spice mixture in a spice grinder until finely ground, 15 to 20 seconds per batch. Alternatively, use a mortar and pestle, though it will take longer to achieve a powdered consistency.
5 Transfer ground spices to a medium bowl. Add chile powder and mix until well combined and no red streaks remain.
6 Let cool completely, then transfer spice blend to an airtight container.