This royal spice mix is excellent for enhancing the flavor of vegetables, gravies, and every dish.
Ingredients.
6 large black cardamoms
12 small green cardamoms
1 tablespoon royal cumin
1 tablespoon dry ginger powder
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 piece cinnamon
2 mace flowers
12 cloves
2 star anise
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
4 tablespoons coriander seeds
8-10 Kashmiri red chilies
2 tablespoons split and husked urad dal
2 tablespoons split Bengal gram (optional if both dals are unavailable)
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons dried fenugreek leaves (Kasuri methi)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon black salt
1 teaspoon regular salt
1 teaspoon mango powder
Method
Dry roast all the spices except salt and turmeric in a pan for 5-6 minutes on low heat. Grind the roasted mixture finely. Finally, add turmeric and salt. Store in an airtight jar. Use this kitchen king spice mix to add flavor to all types of gravies and vegetables.
Note.
Add turmeric and chilies separately to the curry as per taste.
