Spice & herb mixes

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Chaat masala

Spice
1 Tbsp Cumin seed
1½ tsp coriander seeds
2 cm dry ginger root or 1½ tsp ginger powder
1 dried red chilli
1½ tsp black peppercorns
4 cloves
small piece of nutmeg
2 tsp dried mint
1 Tbsp dried mango powder
¼ tsp salt

1. Put the whole spices in a spice grinder and grind to a powder.
2. Mix in the remaining spices

Chinese 5 spice

Spice
1 stick cinnamon, 6cm or so
6 star anise pods
1½ tsp whole cloves
2 tbsp fennel seeds
2 tsp szechuan peppercorns

1. Toast the szechuan peppercorns and cloves in a dry frying pan
2. Grind all the ingredients to a fine powder in s spice grinder

Garam Masala

Spice
1 Tbs cardamom seeds
5cm stick cinnamon
1 tsp black cumin
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp black peppercorns
¼ average sized nutmeg

Grind all spices together

Gehakt kruiden

my 1st attempt	recipe 1	recipe 2	recipe 3
½ nutmeg†	1 theelepel nootmuskaatpoeder	2 theelepels gemalen nootmuskaat
1 tsp paprika	1 theelepel paprikapoeder	1 theelepel paprikapoeder	1 deel paprikapoeder
1 tsp garlic powder	1 theelepel knoflookpoeder	1 theelepel knoflookpoeder	1 deel knoflookpoeder
1 tsp onion powder	1 theelepel uienpoeder	1 theelepel uienpoeder	1 deel uienpoeder
½ tsp cloves†	1 theelepel kruidnagelpoeder		1 deel kruidnagel gemalen
1 tsp black peppercorns†	½ theelepel gemalen zwarte peper
1 tsp ground ginger		1 theelepel gemberpoeder	1 deel gember gemalen
1 tsp coriander seed†		1 theelepel gemalen koriander	1 deel koriander gemalen
2 tsp white peppercorns†		2 theelepels gemalen witte peper	2 delen witte peper
	½ theelepel zeezout	1 theelepel zout	1 deel zout
		eventueel 1/4 theelepel chilipoeder
			1 deel peterselie 2 -4 mm
†Grind these ingredients and add to already powdered ones Didn't have ground ginger and I think it needs it. Also too much nutmeg and cloves so have reduced by half above Haven't included salt - can add when making up gehaktbal

Herbes de Provence

herb
1 Tbsp dried thyme
1 Tbsp dried basil
1 Tbsp dried rosemary, crushed in a spice grinder
1 Tbsp dried tarragon
1 Tbsp dried summer savory
1 tsp dried dried marjoram
1 tsp dried oregano
1 bay leaf, crushed

Indian restaurant spice mix

Spice
4 Tbsp coriander powder
2 Tbsp cumin powder
4 Tbsp turmeric powder
3 Tbsp paprika
2 Tbsp mild curry powder
1-2 tsp kashmiri chili powder or cayenne pepper
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground black pepper

Jamaican jerk seasoning

spice
Ready ground ingredients
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp garlic powder
4 tsp cayenne pepper - this is twice the original recipe
2 tsp salt
2 tsp dried thyme (or use 1 teaspoon ground thyme)
2 tsp sugar (or use brown sugar)
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Whole spices to be ground
2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp hot pepper flakes - twice original recipe
¼ nutmeg
½ tsp cloves
¼ tsp cumin

You can use whole spices and grind them - which I prefer - or use ready ground. You could use fresh thyme and parsley if you are going to use mix immediately but I wouldn't;t if intending to keep for later time

I've increased the chilli heat compared to the original recipe.

1. Grind all the whole spices and mixed with the other ingredients.
2. To use, rub the mix into the meat, e.g. chicken wings, drizzle with oil and massage the spices into the meat.

Chilli Pepper Madness https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-recipes/spice-blends/homemade-jamaican-jerk-seasoning/

Mixed spice

Spice
1 Tbs ground allspice
1 Tbs ground cinnamon
1 Tbs ground nutmeg
2 tsp ground mace
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground Ginger

Grind all spices together

Panch Phoron

also known as Panch poran

Spice
1 Tbsp cumin seeds
½ Tbsp fenugreek seeds
1 Tbsp brown mustard seeds
1 Tbsp fennel seeds
1 Tbsp nigella (kalonji or black onion) seeds

mix all the whole spices together. Note that they are not ground

Ras el hanout

This is a rather complicated spice mix from Morocco. Claudia Roden claims 27 ingredients including some esoteric ones such as a variety of beetle known as an aphrodisiac. So maybe best bought from a good middle eastern store. But here are a couple of simpler recipes

simple version	esoteric version
BBC Good Food https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/ras-el-hanout-spice-mix	Moroccan Cuisine Paula Wolfert
2 Tbsp cumin seeds	1 whole nutmeg
2 Tbsp coriander seed	3 cinnamon sticks
1 stick cinnamon, approx 4cm	3 blades mace
2 tsp black pepper	¼ tsp aniseed
10 cardamom pods	2 pieces fresh turmeric
2 tsp ground ginger	1 small dried chilli pepper
1 tsp ground turmeric	1 tsp white peppercorns
	small piece galangal
	½ Tbsp ginger root
	2 cloves
	6 allspice berries
	5 green cardamom pods
	1 black cardamom pod
	pinch lavender
	½ small piece orris root
	3 rosebuds

1. Gently toast the whole spices until they are a shade or two darker and aromatic
2. Tip everything into a spice grinder and grind to a powder

Za'atar

Spice
1 Tbsp dried thyme (or use oregano)
1 Tbsp cumin seed (or use ground)
1 Tbsp coriander seed (or use ground)
1Tbs sesame seed
1 Tbsp sumac
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp chilli flakes

go straight to 3. if using ground cumin and coriander

1. Toast the cumin and coriander seeds in a dry frying pand until fragrant and aromatic.
2. Grind the toasted cumin and coriander seeds to a powder
3. Mix and store in airtight jar