Homemade Durban Masala
Homemade masala with freshly ground spices made the Durban way
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: durban masala, homemade masala
- 500 gram chilli powder
- 1/4 cup/25g ground cumin
- 1/4 cup/25g ground coriander
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp ground fennel/soomph
- 2 tbsp turmeric
- 1 tspn ground cardamom
- 1 tspn ground cinnamon
Roast all your seeds separately in a pan
Grind them individually, using a coffee grinder or a pestle and mortar
Add all the spices to a large bowl and mix well
- You can use any chilli powder you prefer
- I used a local chilli powder called "Rustenberg Chilli Powder" or the regular Osmans Extra Special Chilli Powder from the stores is perfect too
- You can also use some Paprika or Kashmiri Chilli Powder to your regular chilli powder to add to the red colouring
- You can add dry curry leaves and bay leaf, ground star aniseed and cloves to the masala if you prefer.