Tandoori spice mix, Homemade curry paste – Magimix BLENDER User Manual
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FLAVOURED SALTS & SUGARS
Tandoori spice mix
80 ml cumin seeds 
80 ml coriander seeds 
1 tsp whole cloves 
1 tsp black peppercorns 
2 cardamon pods 
1 tbsp ground ginger 
1 tbsp ground turmeric
½ cinnamon stick 
1 tbsp salt 
1 tbsp dried garlic 
1 tbsp paprika pepper
Dry-roast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, peppercorns, cloves and cardamon pods 
in a thick-bottomed frying pan over a moderate heat. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes 
until the spices start to release their aroma. Allow to cool.
Transfer the spices to the mill bowl and add all the remaining ingredients.
Turn the selector to 3 and grind for about 10 seconds to obtain a fine powder.
Homemade curry paste
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cloves
2 tsp black peppercorns
2 tbsp mustard seeds
2 tsp five-spice powder
2 cardamon pods
1 cinnamon stick
2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 cm fresh ginger
Grind all the dried spices using the mill attachment for 40 seconds, with the selector 
turned to 3, to achieve a fine powder. Set aside.
Peel and chop the onion. Gently fry the onion in the olive oil over a low heat. 
Meanwhile, peel and grate the ginger.
Add the ground spices and ginger to the onions and continue cooking for a further 5 
minutes.
