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                                NUT MASALA

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Indian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       tb           Vegetable oil
   1       t            Cumin seeds
   1       t            Cardamon seeds
   1       tb           Poppy seeds
   1       t            Black peppercorns
   2                    Garlic cloves, crushed
   1                    Inch piece fresh gingerroot,
                        -grated
   2       oz           Blanched almonds or unsalted
                        -cashew nuts, chopped
     1/4   c            Boiling water

  Heat oil in a heavy skillet, add spices and cook over
  medium heat 5 to 10 minutes, until golden brown,
  stirring constantly. Add garlic and gingerroot and
  cook 2 minutes more, then cool.
  
  Put spice mixture in a blender or food processor
  fitted with the metal blade. Add almonds or cashew
  nuts and water; grind to a smooth paste. Cover tightly
  and keep in a cool place for up to 1 month.
  
  From: Steve Herrick Source: [The Book of Curries &
  Indian Foods by Linda Fraser]
 


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