Simply Blissful Living - Taste of Fiji

Masala is a special blend of spices that is ground into powder to spice up curries and many other dishes. Each family has their own "twist" and secret recipe. Our recipe isn't a secret, but it is delicious! Of course, you can adjust this to your taste. Omit what you want and add whatever you like. This is a "guide" for homemade Fiji style masala. I hope you enjoy this! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp coriander seeds (dhania) 1 Tbsp cumin seeds (jeera) 1 Tbsp mace (javentri) 1/2 Tbsp carom seeds (ajwain) 1/2 Tbsp fenugreek seeds (methi) 1/2 Tbsp black peppercorns (gol mirch) 1/2 Tbsp mustard seeds (sarso) 1/2 Tbsp fennel seeds (saunf) 1/2 Tbsp whole cardamoms (ellachi) 1/2 Tbsp cloves (lawang) 2 whole star-anise  2 sticks of cinnamon (dalchinni) 2-5 dry red chilies (sookha mircha) 6-8 sprigs of dry curry leaves (karipilli/tejpatti)* (if you have it)  Method Dry roast all spices in a heavy bottom pan on medium heat until they become aromatic. Let spices dry completely Grind t...

Ingredients 3 tsp (or 1 tbsp)  ground cinnamon 2 tsp ground ginger 1 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg  1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground allspice Method: In a small bowl, mix all ingredients with a whisk until thoroughly combined.  Store in an airtight container. If you do not have the ground version of these spices, I recommend getting the whole spices and dry roasting them for a few minutes. Grind each spice separately and then measure them out.