Mix the following and store in an air-tight container:
3 tsp. ground Indian turmeric
3 tsp. ground cumin
3 tsp. ground Indian coriander
1 tsp. ground fennel
1 tsp. powdered ginger
1 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
Billie Bakhaski, a Heart to Heart subscriber adds this informative note:
This super immune building and healing spice mix is great starter for making "dal" (Indian lentils).
It works in 2 steps: you boil your lentils in one pot till soft. You would put a little olive oil in the bottom of a second pot, to make the "tarka" (spice/flavor). Add the spices and cook them till there's a little bit of sizzle. Add a finely chopped onion and tomato (also chopped fine) and continue to cook until they cook down into paste. Add a clove or 2 of smashed garlic and a tablespoon of fresh grated ginger. Cook just a little while longer; then add this entire mixture to the simmering lentils (once they're soft) and add salt to taste. Sprinkle with some fresh chopped cilantro
Typically this is eaten with rice or flat bread (a warmed pita is perfect).
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