Amchar Masala Recipe (Trinidadian Spice Blend)
Amchar masala is a headily aromatic, six-ingredient spice mix used in Trinidadian cuisine. Take just 10 minutes to mix up a batch and use it to spice up your favorite Caribbean dishes!
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Calories: 18kcal
Equipment
- Blender or spice grinder
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coriander seeds
- 4 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds or methi seeds
Instructions
- Place all the spices in a skillet. Turn heat to medium low and toast the spices, stirring frequently, for five minutes or until the spices are very aromatic. The coriander seeds should have turned a couple of shades darker.
- Remove the spices to a bowl or plate and let them cool to room temperature. Place the spices in a spice grinder or blender and blend into a fine powder.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian
- Store the amchar masala in an airtight jar in a cool, dark cupboard. You can also store the spice blend in the fridge or the freezer. Use within a year. This recipe makes about half a cup or 8 tablespoons.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg