Garam Masala (seasoning)
A healthy low-carb recipe for Garam Masala (seasoning).
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp whole cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp whole coriander seeds
- 2 tsp cardamom seeds, seeds removed from the pods
- 1 piece cinnamon stick, 3 inches long, 7.5-cm
- 0.8 tsp whole cloves
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 4 bay leaves
Instructions
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Heat a heavy frying pan over medium heat. Add the spices and roast, stirring constantly, until the spices are a few shades darker and are fragrant. Transfer to a plate and cool. Grind the spices to a powder in a spice mill, mortar and pestle or coffee grinder. Store in a covered jar. SOUPS Stock and Broth Throw leftover bones and skins from chicken carcasses into a large saucepan or stockpot, add 5 to 6 cups of water, and add some veggies along with some salt and pepper. Set the pot to a low simmer. Once simmered, remove possible scum accumulated on the top, cover, and cook for several hours. Cool the stock and strain it. Place in the fridge. Remove fat from the cooled stock, unless it was made with a natural, free-range chicken that is free from antibiotics, pesticides, and hormones. Freeze stock if you don’t plan on using it for a few days. Heavenly Chicken Soup Note: Make it with stock on hand or use a combination of canned soups and extracts. Simmer a few veggies in the stock and add chicken last. (The soup tastes good even 60 ©2004 Achieve Fitness, LLC - All rights reserved. http://www.burn-fat-fast.com
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without chicken.) In a rush, throw in a package of frozen vegetables. Serve with Superb Rolls or Intense Garlic Bread Surprise. Serving size,1 ½ cups. Carbs per serving 5.5 grams of carb. NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 2.