Best Pilau Masala Spice Recipe
Transform your rice dishes with this homemade pilau masala spice recipe!
Servings 7
Calories 85kcal
Equipment
- A pan- to roast the spices
- a wooden spoon or spatula - for mixing
- airtight container - to store the pilau spice mix
Ingredients
- ½ cup cumin seeds (whole) approx. 100g
- 2 tablespoon cardamom pods - green approx. 30g
- 3 tablespoon black peppercorn seeds approx.90g
- 5 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tablespoon cloves (whole) approx. 30g
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium heat. Add cumin, cardamom, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
- Reduce the heat to a low and roast the spices, stirring continuously until fragrant. Transfer the spices to a bowl to cool.
- Blend the cooled spice mix into a powder and store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
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Notes
- Enhance the flavour of this pilau masala mix by adding 1 tablespoon of ginger powder and ½ teaspoon of nutmeg.
- You will need about 2 tablespoons of this spice mix to make pilau rice (1 ½ cups of dry rice). Use more spice if you prefer your rice spicier.
- This pilau spice mix can be stored in an airtight container in a cool and dry place for up to 4 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.1g | Protein: 3.5g | Fat: 3.2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 0g