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Curry Powders/Spice Mixes/Masalas

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SB's Mix Powder 1

Last post by ScotchBonnet « Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:25 am
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by ScotchBonnet » Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:41 pm

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6g coriander seeds
4g cumin seeds
2g fenugreek seeds
8.5g turmeric powder
7g paprika
2g Chinese...

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Thanks for trying. If you like a particular spice mix then make double next time and the measuring...

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Last post by ScotchBonnet
Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:25 am
Tandoori Masala ("Tandoori Spice Mix")

Last post by holmdene « Wed Jan 09, 2019 11:50 am
Replies: 20
by Cory Ander » Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:56 am
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Background:

This is a recipe for Tandoori Masala ( Tandoori Spice Mix ) based on that in Pat...

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Excellent thank you...so many things to try
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Last post by holmdene
Wed Jan 09, 2019 11:50 am
Damo’s Mix Powder

Last post by andrw « Sat Dec 01, 2018 9:38 pm
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by Damo » Fri Nov 30, 2018 6:33 am

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Sure, the mix powder is

2 Turmeric
2 Coriander
2 Mild Madras curry powder
1 Cumin
½ Garam...

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Looks like a solid spice mix powder Damo, thanks for sharing.

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Last post by andrw
Sat Dec 01, 2018 9:38 pm
Andrw's V2 Spice Mix Powder

Last post by pauly « Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:10 pm
Replies: 1
by andrw » Sat Sep 29, 2018 10:44 am

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Thought that I should share my updated spice mix powder recipe. Compared to my original spice mix,...

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Thanks for sharing your recipe andrw. :thumbup:

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Last post by pauly
Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:10 pm
Kura Karam

Last post by Avi31100 « Mon Sep 17, 2018 5:40 pm

by Avi31100 » Mon Sep 17, 2018 5:40 pm

I found this recipe for spice mix. I tried it and it adds a nice flavour to my curries like madras...

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Last post by Avi31100
Mon Sep 17, 2018 5:40 pm
my favourite spice mix yet

Last post by zerajera « Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:19 am
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by rfr » Fri Apr 01, 2016 1:02 pm

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I got talking to a chef at a local ta,i said to him i am not asking you for any of your secrets but...

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Spices of India stock them too here .

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Last post by zerajera
Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:19 am
Stevie's spice mix

Last post by stevielaad « Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:19 pm

by stevielaad » Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:19 pm

Stick it all in an airtight container and give it a good shake to combine.

tbls = tablespoon
ts =...

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Last post by stevielaad
Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:19 pm
CA's "Spice Mix" (a.k.a. "Mix Powder")

Last post by Cory Ander « Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:12 am
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by Cory Ander » Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:54 am
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Background

“Spice mix” (or “mix powder”, or mixed powder , as it is often referred to in a...

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Paprika varies, markedly, Aiken Drum. I generally use mild sweet paprika. I've ruined it when I've...
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Last post by Cory Ander
Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:12 am
Bandits Mix Powder No2

Last post by Bandit « Fri Mar 23, 2018 7:00 pm
Replies: 6
by Bandit » Sun Mar 18, 2018 10:49 am

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Mix Powder No2

4 Tbsp Madras Powder
2 Tbsp Cumin Powder
2 Tbsp Coriander Powder
1 Tbsp Turmeric...

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Looking Good GB :thumbup: might have to start looking at investing in a spice grinder, whens my...

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Last post by Bandit
Fri Mar 23, 2018 7:00 pm
Jewels' Takeaway Spice Mix Recipe

Last post by Cory Ander « Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:33 am
Replies: 2
by Jewels » Fri Mar 09, 2018 11:34 pm

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CURRY MIXED POWDER - SPICES – Use for all curry mixes

I am guessing the Curry Mixed Powder is...

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I guess tablespoons would be more appropriate measures for most of us.

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Last post by Cory Ander
Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:33 am
Arthur Daley's Mix Powder

Last post by pauly « Thu Mar 08, 2018 1:56 pm
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by arthurdaley » Thu Mar 08, 2018 11:57 am

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I have been getting some great results with this Mix Powder so I thought I'd share

8 TSP mild...

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Thanks for sharing your recipe arthurdaley.

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Last post by pauly
Thu Mar 08, 2018 1:56 pm
Bandit's Mix Powder

Last post by steveparadox « Wed Feb 28, 2018 7:32 pm
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by Bandit » Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:19 am

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(this mix powder is adapted from Mick Crawford's ebook British Indian Restaurant Cooking Volume 1 -...

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It's a lot heavier on Paprika compared to what I usually use. I'll have to give it a go and see how...

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Last post by steveparadox
Wed Feb 28, 2018 7:32 pm
Simple but effective mix powder

Last post by snoopy « Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:06 pm
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by snoopy » Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:27 pm

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Been using this now for a week or so now, Real simple try it. Its good :yes:

All heaped spoons:...

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You might just have a little surprise cooked with my new base. :yes:

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Last post by snoopy
Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:06 pm
SB's Panch Phoran

Last post by edwin catflap « Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:38 am
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by ScotchBonnet » Wed Nov 25, 2015 8:13 pm

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The recipe for panch phoran (spellings vary) was first mentioned here I think. Basically a teaspoon...

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Hi CA, its from the panch Phoran wiki page so could be a little poetic licence?

Cheers

Ed

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Last post by edwin catflap
Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:38 am
Rajah all purpose seasoning copycat

Last post by StoneCut « Thu Jan 04, 2018 4:53 pm
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by Mike Winderman » Sat Jul 08, 2017 11:03 pm

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Bir Curry All Purpose Seasoning

Makes about 1/2 C. (120ml.)

1/4 C. + 1 TB. (60 ml. + 15 ml.)...

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I can't get Rajah All Purpose Seasoning anywhere in Germany. It's one of two ingredients (the other...

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Last post by StoneCut
Thu Jan 04, 2018 4:53 pm
rfr's Mix Powder

Last post by rfr « Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:29 pm

by rfr » Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:29 pm

My mix powder

2 tsps eastern star curry powder
2 tsps cumin
4 tsp coriander
5 tsps paprika

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Last post by rfr
Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:29 pm
Rajdar Spice Mix

Last post by Cory Ander « Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:04 am
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by 6CJRQO » Sun Nov 12, 2017 11:46 pm

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Background
This spice mix has been the result of lots of experimentation trying to match a...

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I believe he elaborates on the naming here , Johnny:

Joke behind the name (Rajdar)... One of my...

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Last post by Cory Ander
Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:04 am
Vindaloo Spice Mix

Last post by Rusty « Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:15 am
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by Dragonsfire » Thu Jul 06, 2017 1:35 am

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(recipe moved from here - admin)

5 tbsp cumin seeds
3 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp fenugreek...

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Hi dragonsfire was the recipe 3 tablespoons of chillie powder + the 2grams of ghost pepper? We...

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Last post by Rusty
Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:15 am
Andrw's Spice Mix Powder

Last post by andrw « Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:55 am
Replies: 4
by andrw » Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:32 am

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This is my version of spice mix powder:

3 tsp of turmeric powder
2 tsp of coriander powder
1 tsp...

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I eventually ended up with this mixture after experimenting with different ingredients and ratios...

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Last post by andrw
Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:55 am
Adam-r84's mix powder

Last post by Cory Ander « Sat Jul 15, 2017 11:42 am
Replies: 1
by Adam-r84 » Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:15 am

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4 tbsp madras powder
4 tbsp turmeric
3 tbsp coriander powder
3 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp cumin powder
1...

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Thanks for sharing your recipe, Adam 8-)

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Last post by Cory Ander
Sat Jul 15, 2017 11:42 am
Mix Powder (rshome123)

Last post by JalfreziT « Sun May 14, 2017 11:41 am
Replies: 14
by rshome123 » Wed May 20, 2015 5:04 pm

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Mix Powder

Version 0.90

Mix Powder is in essence a mild curry powder used in most BIR (British...

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Hi!

I just logged on to say that I found a packet of normal TRS Paprika at the back of the spice...

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Last post by JalfreziT
Sun May 14, 2017 11:41 am
H4ppy-Chris's Mix Powder

Last post by unclefrank « Tue May 02, 2017 9:19 pm
Replies: 3
by unclefrank » Mon May 01, 2017 10:44 pm

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H4ppys Mix Powder:

2 Tbsp curry powder (mild madras)
2 Tbsp coriander powder
2 Tbsp turmeric...

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To be honest CA i can't remember it's from 2013. Got a lot of his recipes.

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Last post by unclefrank
Tue May 02, 2017 9:19 pm
Dipuraja1's Mix Powder

Last post by hs01 « Sat Feb 11, 2017 11:38 am
Replies: 3
by Cory Ander » Sun Apr 06, 2014 5:57 am

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This is transcribed from Dipuraja1's youtube videos

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of curry...

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This is the mix that I've been using for a while now and I think it produces good results.

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Last post by hs01
Sat Feb 11, 2017 11:38 am
Jaipuri spice mix

Last post by Cory Ander « Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:17 am
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by curry-nights » Tue Mar 19, 2013 7:29 am

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My Jaipuri spice mix

1 tbsp. Garam masala
1 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Fennel
1 tsp. Turmeric
1 tsp....

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Thanks for clarifying, Dee (I've added a hyperlink to the Chicken Jaipuri recipe).

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Last post by Cory Ander
Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:17 am
S&B Curry Masala

Last post by Dogway « Thu Jan 05, 2017 5:03 am
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by Dogway » Sat Sep 24, 2016 6:41 pm

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This is the curry powder used to make your typical Japanese Curry Rice . Normally S&B (brand name)...

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I lived in Japan and have the curry rice flavour well imbued into my brain, this was an attempt to...

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Last post by Dogway
Thu Jan 05, 2017 5:03 am
Chaat Masala Recipe

Last post by ScotchBonnet « Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:16 pm
Replies: 5
by goncalo » Wed Sep 11, 2013 10:57 pm

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I bought my chaat masala from Ami:

She uses the recipe below (she also appeared in the Madhur...

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A kind of flinty, sulphurous taste. It's not so much the taste on its own, though, as the boost it...

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Last post by ScotchBonnet
Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:16 pm
Westy's Spice Mix

Last post by Chickenbhoona « Sun Sep 18, 2016 5:55 pm
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by Westy » Thu Jun 18, 2015 12:18 am

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My current ( and always will be :): ) mix is as follows :

I use tblsp measures but any unit will...

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I hear you Westy thanks for your comprehensive reply, I'm sucking and seeing will get back :yes:

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Last post by Chickenbhoona
Sun Sep 18, 2016 5:55 pm
A Collection of Interesting Masalas

Last post by Dogway « Sun Sep 18, 2016 11:52 am
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by Cory Ander » Sun May 12, 2013 6:22 am

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Here is a collection of various masalas ( a mixture of spices ) from various sources (some of which...

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Also interested on the PDF, I'm looking for vindaloo, tikka, rouj, briyani and Ras el Hanout mix...

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Last post by Dogway
Sun Sep 18, 2016 11:52 am
Restaurant Curry Mix

Last post by JalfreziT « Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:55 am
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by Neil » Wed Aug 31, 2016 5:50 pm

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Use the following Curry Mix/Powder to add 2teaspoon to, on using base gravy to make individual...

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and other entries have book equally as good curry mix..

Any chance you're using GoogleTranslate?

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Last post by JalfreziT
Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:55 am
Chat Masala

Last post by Cory Ander « Fri Jul 29, 2016 1:59 am
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by Dee » Wed Jul 27, 2016 11:29 am

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4 tsp coriander seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp ajwan seeds
2 - 3 whole dried chillies
3 TBSP black...

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Thanks for sharing, Dee 8-)

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Last post by Cory Ander
Fri Jul 29, 2016 1:59 am

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