Best Pilau Masala Spice Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    1 min

  • Additional Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    3 mins

  • Servings

    7

  • Calories

    85 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    African

Best Pilau Masala Spice Recipe

Transform your rice dishes with this homemade pilau masala spice recipe!

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Ingredients

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  • ½ cup cumin seeds (whole) approx. 100g
  • 2 tablespoon cardamom pods - green approx. 30g
  • 3 tablespoon black peppercorn seeds approx.90g
  • 5 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 tablespoon cloves (whole) approx. 30g
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Instructions

  1. Heat a pan over medium heat. Add cumin, cardamom, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
  2. Reduce the heat to a low and roast the spices, stirring continuously until fragrant. Transfer the spices to a bowl to cool.
  3. Blend the cooled spice mix into a powder and store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Notes

  • Enhance the flavour of this pilau masala mix by adding 1 tablespoon of ginger powder and ½ teaspoon of nutmeg.
  • You will need about 2 tablespoons of this spice mix to make pilau rice (1 ½ cups of dry rice). Use more spice if you prefer your rice spicier.
  • This pilau spice mix can be stored in an airtight container in a cool and dry place for up to 4 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 85kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9.1g (3%) Protein 3.5g (7%) Fat 3.2g (5%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Fiber 4.1g (16%) Sugar 0g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 85 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 85kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 9.1g 3%
Protein 3.5g 7%
Fat 3.2g 5%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Sugar 0g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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