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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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