Topic: Mix powder why ?

[George]

I use generally 1 part cumin, 1 part coriander, 1 part fenugreek, 1/2 part GM in most curries (red ones mostly)

Even if the recipe states to use a given amount of MIX powder?

[livo]

How would you go about getting a Tsp of 'mix' powder using individual spices?

I have a digital spoon scale. 1 Tablespoon in size that can be set to Metric or Imperial and is accurate to 0.1 gram or thousandths of an ounce and will measure up to 300.0 g or 11.000 oz (why I don't know, since lead is rarely used in many kitchens).  It has "Tare" and "Hold" functions so as long as I knew the proportional spice ratios and individual densities, I could make a tsp of mix quite easily.  This sounds difficult but really it isn't.

[ELW]

How would you go about getting a Tsp of 'mix' powder using individual spices?

I have a digital spoon scale. 1 Tablespoon in size that can be set to Metric or Imperial and is accurate to 0.1 gram or thousandths of an ounce and will measure up to 300.0 g or 11.000 oz (why I don't know, since lead is rarely used in many kitchens).  It has "Tare" and "Hold" functions so as long as I knew the proportional spice ratios and individual densities, I could make a tsp of mix quite easily.  This sounds difficult but really it isn't.

Not how . but why : )

/unqwoate

[livo]

fried asked how?  I know what you mean but I answered his question. ;D

[ELW]

fried asked how?  I know what you mean but I answered his question. ;D

You'll do for now, but 100% factual is entry level on this forum Livo   
Regards
ELW

[livo]

One of my favourite measurements is "half a poofteenth". A Poofteenth being defined as somewhere between nothing and a shitload.

[littlechilie]

For example in a vindaloo 1 1/2 teaspoons Garam masala 1 teaspoon Methi 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Noble Ox, wouldn't you find all you taste here is Garam Masala? I mix up mu own GM and it's strong, I would never consider using 11/2 teaspoons of it in a curry as it's all I would taste.

[noble ox]

LC
No 3/4 of a teaspoon is Tellycherry pepper and with 2 tablespoons of 130k shu cayenne The GM is subdued to say the least

[Garp]

I use generally 1 part cumin, 1 part coriander, 1 part fenugreek, 1/2 part GM in most curries (red ones mostly)

Even if the recipe states to use a given amount of MIX powder?

That is my mix powder 

[noble ox]

Do many proper Birs use mix powder? as it seems to appear more in recipes on forums and you tube etc
copy cat cooking just look at all the mix powders on this site