I can’t find my original garam masala mix, but this is fairly close to it. Some other mixes use bay leaves and grind them up, saffron, amchoor, etc. and omit star anise. I think the anise is crucial and I remember hand-making a cardamom + anise heavy masala years ago.
You might need to buy:
- black cumin seeds
- star anise
Unusual garam masala recipe that I have yet to try; It might suck but the amchoor in it is intriguing. I usually stick to the other recipe.
You might need to buy:
- mango powder
- dried mint
See my other recipes for tikka paste
You might need to buy:
- skinned chicken breast portions
- tikka paste
- low-fat yoghurt
- green chili
- tomato paste
- lemon juice
Best chana masala recipe that I’ve found; tangy, perfectly spicy, not greasy at all. Modified a bit from the original.
You might need to buy:
- ginger
- green chili
- tomatoes
- tamarind pulp
- dried chickpeas
- chopped fresh chillies and onion to garnish