Masala powder (also known as curry powder), is an exotic spice mixture consisting of among
others: coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and turmeric. Sometimes additional ingredients such as ginger, garlic,
cinnamon clove, mustard seed, green cardamom, black cardamom, nutmeg, red pepper and black pepper are added.
It is commonly used in the East - Indian cuisine but also in that of the West Indies and Surinam.
Although basically the same, masala powder from Surinam is an aromatic blend that is more flavored,
spicier and tastier!
Use it in fish, chicken and vegetable dishes; often also used for roti dishes.
The Caribbean style roti (a round flatbread) is basically made from wheat flower and baking soda.
Suggested use
The Masala must be cooked before consumption.
For any pound of chicken, meat, fish or shrimp mix:
1 tablespoon of the Curry powder with ½ cup of water.
Fry the mixture for 2 minutes then add and leave to simmer.
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