This blend is inspired by flavors and spices of Northern India, particularly garam masala. Cinnamon buds and rose petals add brightness and floral notes.

Punjab

Author
Christian Leue
Servings
Makes about 1 3/4 cups/190 grams
Category
Spice Blend

Ingredients

  • 55 grams cumin seeds
  • 18 grams dhania seeds
  • 28 grams fennel seeds
  • 10 grams caraway seeds
  • 5 grams Kampot red pepper
  • 5 grams long pepper
  • 10 grams Tellicherry black pepper
  • 8 grams mace
  • 4 grams Vietnamese cinnamon
  • 4 grams soft stick cinnamon
  • 12 grams cloves
  • 4 grams green cardamom
  • 4 grams black cardamom, seeded
  • 5 grams nutmeg
  • 3 grams cinnamon buds
  • 2 grams cinnamon leaf (Cinnamomum tamala), crumbled
  • 3 grams rose petals
  • 12 grams dry ginger powder 

Directions

  1. Toast the cumin, dhania, fennel, caraway, and peppercorns in a skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly and stop when they smell fragrant (about 2-3 minutes). Remove to a cool bowl.
  2. Grind all of the spices together except for the ginger and rose petals. Add the ginger and rose and grind again to mix.
  3. Sieve out any large pieces and re-grind them until fine, sift to combine with the remaining sieved spice and discard any hard bits remaining in the sieve.
  4. Store in a tightly sealed container away from heat and light. Best used within 1 year.

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