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Use those spices taking up space on your spice rack to make a tasty spice blend.
This blend was inspired by garam masala, a warming spice common in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. I also included some spices that my friends from North Africa use in their couscous and other dishes.
This is my 24/7 spice and can be used all day long. Try it in your hot cereal with raisins and milk for breakfast and on your strawberries flambé at dinner. It accents both the sweet and savory in all it touches. It tastes great on meat, fish, vegetables — everything!
You’ll make all your cooking more interesting with a touch of New Regime.
New Regime Spice Blend
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coriander seed
- 2 pieces star anise
- 1 tablespoon fennel seed
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 stick cinnamon (1/2
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon white peppercorns
- 3 bay leaves, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon whole mace
Cooking Directions
- Grind in a spice grinder.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
