Minnesota Masala
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 2 dried red chilies
- 4 teaspoons cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon cumin seed
- 3 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
- 3 tablespoons wild rice
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- Place all ingredients except for the turmeric into a dry skillet over medium heat and stir slowly for 5 - 10 minutes or until you can smell the aroma of cooking seeds.
- Watch them carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove them from a skillet and place in a bowl for one or two minutes to cool.
- Place the ingredients, adding the turmeric, into a spice grinder and blend until a fine powder.
- Store, air-tight, in the refrigerator for up to three months.
- Use between 1 and 2 tablespoons of the resulting mixture in dishes serving 4 individuals for an Indian flavor.
black mustard seeds, red chilies, cardamom pods, whole cloves, black peppercorns, cumin, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, wild rice, turmeric
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/minnesota-masala-386104 (may not work)