Garam Masala Cumin

Garam Masala Cumin

Garam Masala Cumin

Healthy meatless (though not technically vegetarian) soup recipes I can make in the slow cooker?


I've been making soup in the slow cooker at home, freezing it in double portions and bringing to work for lunch. I tend towards tomato-based recipes because they're quick to throw together (I just chuck everything in, eg. tinned tomatoes, raw garlic and onion, liquid stock, a few handfuls of frozen veg for extra nutrients, various herbs or spices, and leave for a few hours until it tastes right). I'm looking for new ideas for flavour - my last batch was based around an Indian curry idea (garam masala, cumin, coriander, chilli, yoghurt, lemon juice), I've got a bit of a yen on for paprika now so think I'll go for something based around goulash ideas...
Anyway - recipes or suggestions to liven up my soup making? I'm eating it 5 days a week, so need a bit of variety. Doesn't have to be tomato, but I'd prefer something where I can just chop the veg up and throw them in without any other preparation, eg. roasting them. Though am happy to play around with base ideas.

Autumn Vegetable Soup

This is a great way of using up the end of your veg box.

It works well with most vegetables.

It's a tasty, but healthy recipe, because you don't even need to use any fat. Just prepare the veggies, chuck them in a pan with the stock and stir occasionally. My kind of after-work cooking!

Ingredients

1 kg autumn vegetables, e.g. potatoes, red onions, carrots, squash, etc.
5-6 sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
10 dried mushrooms (optional)
1 litre vegetable stock
1 tablespoon fresh herbs, chopped

Method
Choose your vegetables. Wash them well and chop them into 1 inch chunks or slices.

Put in the pan with the stock, sun-dried tomatoes (if using) and dried mushrooms (if using)

Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for up to 1/2 hour, until the vegetables are soft.

Add the herbs and liquidise.

Chicken Biryani - Authentic and delicious dish

Chicken Biryani is a dish where the rice (mostly basmati rice) is cooked separately from the thick sauce. The word ‘biryani' is derived from the Persian word berya(n), which means fried or roasted. A biryani can be both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. The species and condiments included in biryani are – cloves, ghee, cumin, cardamom, bay leaves, coriander, mint, ginger, garlic and onion. But for a non-vegetarian biryani the main ingredient is meat – beef, chicken, goat, lamb, fish or shrimp. There are many types of biryani namely- Hyderabadi Biryani, Iranian Biryani, Thai Biryani, Dindigul Biryani, Sindhi Biryani, Sri Lankan Biryani and many more.

One such is Chicken Biryani, which is an authentic and delicious dish prepared with chicken pieces marinated in a spice and curd mixture and cooked with basmati rice. Here is the chicken biryane recipe.

1/2 KG Boneless Chicken
4 Cups of Basmati Rice
3-4 Onion Chopped
Puree of 3-4 Tomatoes
2 tbs Ginger Garlic Paste
1 tbs Chilli Powder
1/2 tbs Turmeric
1 tbs Coriander Powder
1 tbs Roasted Cumin Powder
1/2 tbs Garam Masala Powder -
Garam masala items - 2 cloves, 1 bay leaf, 1 cardamom, 2 medium sized cinnamon sticks, a pinch of saunf
1 Cup Yogurt
Mint leaves 1 cup
Salt to taste
Oil 2-3 tbs
6 Cups of Water (For cooking rice)

Preparation for Marination:
Mix Yogurt, Tomato puree, ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, biryani masala and salt for taste in a big bowl. Take 1/2 kg chicken and then marinate for 1 hour in the mixture.
Soak Rice for 1/2 hr.

For garnishing:
Coriander leaves - a little
Fresh mint - a little
Raisins - 5 (optional)
Cashews - 8 (optional)

Method:
Take a large pan and heat some oil, add garam masala items and onions. Then add the mint leaves, ginger garlic paste and fry for a few minutes. Then add tomatoes, green chillies, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin seed powder and salt. Fry this mix for few minutes adding a little water. Then add the chicken pieces and sauté for 15 minutes. Then close the pan with a lid after adding some water in it, allowing the chicken to cook.

One should cook the basmati rice separately, taking care that the rice are not over-cooked or sticky. In between you have to soak a pinch of saffron in a little water. And then roast cashews and raisins separately. Then in a large dist, put the layer of rice and spread a little saffron water on it. Then add some chicken masala and mix it. Then repeat the action of adding another layer of rice and spread chicken masala with the saffron water, until all rice is completed. Coat it with cashews and raisins, mint and coriander leaves and serve hot with raita.

Indus Organic Garam Masala Whole Blend (Ceylon Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cumin, Clove, Cardamom, Coriander), 6 Oz
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Organic Garam masala whole blend is made with several spices. These culinary spices in whole form are blended to have the gourmet flavor. Our spice blend is made with Ceylon cinnamon, black pepper, clove, cardamom , cumin and coriander seeds. These spices can be used in many Asian preparations. All spices are in whole form and specially packed for a family. Spice pack has a re-sealing zipper for protection from moisture and enhanced shelf life. Try these recipes from our collection: Grilled Lamb Chops, Chana Masala, Spinach Curry.

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Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking
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In a new collection of sixty easy-to-follow recipes, the author of A Taste of India shares the secrets of fine Indian cuisine, presenting a variety of delicious rice dishes, chutneys and relishes, drinks, curries, and desserts. Original. IP.

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Frontier Seasoning Blends Garam Masala, 2 Ounce Bottles (Pack of 4)
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All natural. Freshness dated. Premium quality. Non-irradiated.

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  • All purpose spicy Indian seasoning
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India Tree Garam Masala, 1.0-Ounce Unit (Pack of 4)
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Garam masala is the classic spice of northern India. Just as curry blends vary from region to region, household to household in southern India, so do garam masalas in the north. Garam means hot. Garam masala means a blend of hot spices, that is, those spi

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  • Garam Masala is the classic spice blend of northern India
  • Garam means "hot" and garam masala means a blend of hot spices, that is, those spices thought to heat the body
  • A garam masala may be hot in spicy sense, or mild and aromatic, depending on the spices used to make it - India Tree Garam Masala is more aromatic than it is spicy hot
  • Use it sparingly as a final aromatic flavoring sprinkled over meat, vegetable, lentil and rice dishes, just before serving or use it as a condiment at the table
  • Only the finest quality cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, nutmeg, and Tellicherry black pepper were used in creating this classic blend from a traditional recipe
Garam Masala Spice Blend -White Jasmine
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White Jasmine's Pakistani family recipe for Garam Masala Spice Blend will add a unique and distinctive taste to your meals. The Garam Masala Spice Blend includes only five ingredients - cumin, cloves, black peppercorns, coriander and cinnamon. Add some flair to your cooking with this blend of spices that will enhance your meal and add a touch of Pakistani heritage to any dish. White Jasmine's exclusive blends enrich any meal with warm, delightful flavor. Each blend is created through a careful process of incorporating only the finest spices from around the world. These blends are unrivaled by their superior quality and flavor. All ingredients used to create our spice blends are natural and gluten-free. We believe in bringing the traditions, flavors and culture of Pakistani food into everyday cuisine. All spices are carefully selected and enrich any recipe and cuisine with delicious flavor.

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  • Secret family recipe
  • Made with only 5 spices - Cumin, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon, and coriander
  • All natural and gluten free
  • Great for housewarming or thinking of you gifts!
Taaza Garam Masala, 1.5 Ounce Tins (Pack of 6)
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Garam masala is a delicious spice blend used in many Indian curries. It is a spice blend of 7 or more spices. This spcie blend has strong spice flavor without adding heat. It is always used with either green chilies or red chili powder to add heat in curries. The flavor of this spice is very intense. Small amounts in curries, soups and rice dishes adds instant flavour.

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Taaza Garam Masala And Curry Masala, 1.5 Ounce Tins (Pack of 6)
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Garam masala is a delicious spice blend used in many Indian curries. It is a spice blend of 7 or more spices. This spcie blend has strong spice flavor without adding heat. It is always used with either green chilies or red chili powder to add heat in curries. The flavor of this spice is very intense. Small amount in curries, soups and rice dishes adds instant flavour. Curry masala is a delicious spice blend used in many Indian curries. It is a spice blend of many aromatic spices along with garlic and curry leaves. This spice blend has strong spice flavor along with heat. It is hot in flavor. Small amount in curries, soups and rice dishes adds instant flavor.

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Garam Masala 6oz (170g)
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Jayshree Garam Masala is a very pungent and aromatic version of the traditional indian blend. Our Garam Masala is a blend of many different spices such as Black Pepper, Cloves and Cardamom. Jayshree Garam Masala can be used on a variety of rice dishes, biryani dishes and in curries. Often Garam Masala is used on Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian indian curries.

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Taaza Curry Masala, 1.5 Ounce Tins (Pack of 6)
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Curry masala is a delicious spice blend used in many Indian curries. It is a spice blend of many aromatic spices along with garlic and curry leaves. This spice blend has strong spice flavor along with heat. It is hot in flavor. Small amounts in curries, soups and rice dishes adds instant flavor.

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White Jasmine 3-Spice Blend Gift Set
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White Jasmine's 3-Spice Blend Gift Set is an assortment of three exclusive Pakistani spice blends. Each gift set includes 4 oz. of Garam Masala, 4 oz. of Tandoori Masala, and 5 oz. of Sajji Masala. Each spice blend combines a variety of spices that compliment the flavors and work together with meat, chicken, fish or vegetables to enhance your favorite recipes. Experience all three exclusive White Jasmine spice blends in a beautiful gift bag. A fabulous gift for a novice chef or an expert in the kitchen! Tandoori Masala Spice Blend - a popular blend of thirteen unique flavors including tumeric, chili powder, beetroot powder, tomato powder and canola oil that captures the exotic flavor of Pakistan. Garam Masala Spice Blend - includes a blend of cumin, cloves, black peppercorns, coriander and cinnamon that adds a distiinct taste to your meals. Sajji Masala Spice Blend - includes brown sugar, chipotle peppers, Mexican oregano, onions, garlic and other fragrant spices that add a sweet, savory and spicy flavor to your meals. White Jasmine's exclusive blends enrich any meal with warm, delightful flavor. Each blend is created through a careful process of incorporating only the finest spices from around the world. These blends are unrivaled by their superior quality and flavor. All ingredients used to create our spice blends are natural and gluten-free. We believe in bringing the traditions, flavors and culture of Pakistani food into everyday cuisine. All spices are carefully selected and enrich any recipe and cuisine with delicious flavor.

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  • Gift set includes 3 different spice blends: Garam Masala, Tandoori Masala, and Sajji Masala
  • Includes 4 ozs of each blend
  • Secrett family recipe
  • Taste great with meat, chicken, fish, or vegetables
  • Great for housewarming or thinking of you gifts!
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