Step #2 Transfer to an airtight jar & store this in a cool dry place.
Step #3 Makes 1/4 c.
Step #4 Great for use on lamb.
Step #5 Liberal amounts of ginger & black pepper introduce the right amount of heat.
Step #6 Source: "Shelia Lukins All Around the World Cookbook" Masala is a mix of spices & herbs used primarily in Indian, caribbean, malaysian cooking.
Step #7 In the US, we can get curry powder, which is just another form of masala (I've learned this in the 3 years I've been here in South Africa).
Step #8 You can mix your own or purchase from a spice shop that carries Indian or Malay spices.
Step #9 I rarely use prepackaged curry powder, but it will work in the recipe.
Step #10 I've included a couple of Masala recipes here.
Step #11 (If you can find someone selling DURBAN SPICES, you've found the best Masala mixtures.