Recipes: Garam Masala (Spice Combination)

Garam Masala-Deep Smoky Aroma Version:

A combination of spices that gives a sweet smoky aroma and flavor to your food. It is not spicy to taste. It is used in many north Indian dishes.This spice combination can be used in any soup, over potatoes, stir fried with olive oil and vegetables. When made can be kept for up to 3 months in an air tight container.

1 tablespoons cumin seeds            
1 tablespoons coriander seeds
3/4 tablespoons cardamom seeds
3/4 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 (1-inch) stick cinnamon, broken up
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Dry roast in a pan all seeds and cinnamon until they turn a couple of shades darker or abouot 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Grind the seeds in a small blender, a spice mill, or a coffee grinder. Add the grated nutmeg and pulse to blend all the ingredient. Store in airtight container.

Recipes: Crock Chicken Curry

2 Tbs Olive Oil

2 medium onions chopped

2 chili chopped fine

4 clove garlic sliced thin

1 inch ginger sliced thin

2 tbs cilantro chopped

4 Tbs Instant Sambar Powder

2 Tbs Garham Masala Powder

1 tsp salt

1 1/2 lb chicken breast cut in 2 inch pieces

1 14 oz can crushed tomato

1 14 oz can diced tomato

Layer all ingredients in a crock pot starting with olive oil and ending with canned tomatoes. Cook 3 hours hi and 2-4 hours on low or cook 6-8 hours on low.

Serve over hot rice and with a dolop of sour cream or nonfat plain yogurt.