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Re: CA's Masala (aka "Spice Mix"/"Mix Powder"/"Curry Powder")
« Reply #30 on: June 29, 2010, 08:26 PM »
Hi Mistersauce I'm not CA but the recipe calls for powdered green cardamom seeds.

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Re: CA's Masala (aka "Spice Mix"/"Mix Powder"/"Curry Powder")
« Reply #31 on: June 30, 2010, 02:09 AM »
Hi CA,
Do you use the green or brown variety of cardomons for this mix?

Hi MS,

Yes, green cardamom pods/seeds (not brown).  White cardamon pods/seeds will also do (these are similar to green but a little less fragrant).

Either buy the powder or grind your own from pods or seeds.  Grinding whole pods is fine, but you might want to seive the resultant powder to remove any residual husks.

Also see here:  http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=2440.msg21151#msg21151
« Last Edit: June 30, 2010, 04:31 AM by Cory Ander »


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Re: CA's Masala (aka "Spice Mix"/"Mix Powder"/"Curry Powder")
« Reply #32 on: July 14, 2010, 03:36 PM »
cory, have you tried grinding the fenugreek leaves to a powder and using that? would it alter the final mix?

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Re: CA's Masala (aka "Spice Mix"/"Mix Powder"/"Curry Powder")
« Reply #33 on: July 21, 2010, 01:59 PM »
Yes, I have tried grinding it to a powder but, somehow (and please don't ask me why), it seems to lose some of it's flavour.  So my preference is to simply rub it in the palm of my hand (the dried fenugreek, I mean  ;))


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Re: CA's Masala (aka "Spice Mix"/"Mix Powder"/"Curry Powder")
« Reply #34 on: July 21, 2010, 10:10 PM »
ok thanks bud

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Re: CA's Masala (aka "Spice Mix"/"Mix Powder"/"Curry Powder")
« Reply #35 on: October 01, 2010, 11:57 AM »
Had my butcher mince a fillet of Lamb yesterday.

Followed the recipe, &  filled a pastry cutter with the spiced mince.

I use this  to make perfect beefburger shapes.

I then rubbed them with oil, & fried them on a griddle pan.

Testers.....Myself, My son, & his friend.

Verdict...Best Kebabs we have ever had.

Once again CA. Thanks for taking the time to post the recipe.


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Re: CA's Masala (aka "Spice Mix"/"Mix Powder"/"Curry Powder")
« Reply #36 on: October 01, 2010, 11:59 AM »
Had my butcher mince a fillet of Lamb yesterday.

Followed the recipe, &  filled a pastry cutter with the spiced mince.

I use this  to make perfect beefburger shapes.

I then rubbed them with oil, & fried them on a griddle pan.

Testers.....Myself, My son, & his friend.

Verdict...Best Kebabs we have ever had.

Once again CA. Thanks for taking the time to post the recipe.


CArl...


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Re: CA's Masala (aka "Spice Mix"/"Mix Powder"/"Curry Powder")
« Reply #37 on: November 13, 2011, 08:29 PM »
Sorry to dig up an old thread but where it states "sweet paprika" could I just use the common one found in most Asian Food stores?



If not could anyone advise me on where to find the sweet one.

Thanks

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Re: CA's Masala (aka "Spice Mix"/"Mix Powder"/"Curry Powder")
« Reply #38 on: November 13, 2011, 08:56 PM »
The stuff in the photo will be fine. So long as the description does not contain "hot" or "smoked" you have the right paprika.

Cheers,

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Re: CA's Masala (aka "Spice Mix"/"Mix Powder"/"Curry Powder")
« Reply #39 on: November 13, 2011, 09:51 PM »
Yeah, if I'm not mistaken, like Paul says, unless it is labelled up as smoked or hot, then I think that the standard stuff is sweet?

Ray :)


 

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