Homemade Garam Masala Spice Mix and Chickpea Tikka Masala, Sleepy Indian Coffee, Indian Tomato Chutney

We were in England during the Christmas Holiday in 2012. We visited the German Christmas Market in Birmingham, London and Windsor.
We ate some amazing Indian food in Birmingham. I tried to get some of the recipes but they wouldn't share them.

This Chickpea recipe has Garam Masala Spice in it so I'll start with my homemade recipe for it. You can store it in a jar for other recipes.

Homemade Garam Masala Spice Mix:

2 TBS Coriander Seeds
1 TBS Cumin Seeds
1 TBS Cardamom Seeds
1 TBS Whole Black Peppercorns
1 tsp Fennel Seeds
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1/2 tsp Whole Cloves
2 small dried Red Serrano Chile Peppers, seeds discarded
2 TBS Turmeric
1 tsp Cinnamon

In a skillet on medium low heat: I like to make mine on my cast iron skillet.
Coriander
Cumin
Cardamom
Peppercorns
Fennel
Mustard
Cloves
Chiles
Toast for 2 minutes, stirring often.
Remove from heat to cool slightly.
Transfer to a spice grinder and process to a fine powder.
Add:
Turmeric
Cinnamon
Process to incorporate.
Store in a covered jar.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!



Chickpea Tikka Masala:

1 TBS Olive Oil
1/2 of a medium Onion, diced
1 TBS Garam Masala Spice Mix
1 TBS Tomato Paste
2 tsp Grated Fresh Ginger
2 - 15oz. cans of Chickpeas, rinsed and drained.
1 - 28oz. can of crushed Tomatoes
1/2 C Greek Yogurt, I only use Fage.
1/4 C fresh chopped Cilantro

In a large skillet on medium heat:
Heat Oil.
Add:
Onion for 5 minutes.
Add:
Garam Masala Spices
Tomato Paste
Ginger
Chile Peppers
Salt to taste.

Stir in Chickpeas and Tomatoes.
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat to medium low.
Simmer 15 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in Yogurt and Cilantro.

Serve plain or over steamed Rice.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Indian Sleepy Coffee:

Here's a unique concept. This coffee actually helps you get a good night's rest.
This recipe makes 4 servings.

4 tsp Ground Coffee
2 C Water
1 3/4 C Whole Milk
A Pinch of Nutmeg
2 - 1" pieces of Cinnamon Stick
2 Green Cardamom Pods, slightly crushed.
1 oz. Kahlua Coffee Liquor
4 tsp Sugar

In a large saucepan on medium heat:
Bring all ingredients to a boil, stirring often.
Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
Strain and serve hot.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Indian Tomato Chutney.
Serve with Pita Chips

1 TBS Vegetable Oil
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
10 Curry Leaves
2 tsp fresh chopped Ginger
1 green Chile, diced
7 C Chopped Tomatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 tsp Coriander
1/2 tsp Cumin
Salt to taste
1 TBS Apple Cider Vinegar

In a saucepan on medium heat:
Oil, heat
Add:
Mustard Seeds
Curry Leaves
Ginger
Chile
Heat for 2 minutes.

Add:
Tomatoes , cook 5 minutes more.

Add:
Coriander
Turmeric
Cumin
Cook an additional 5 minutes.

Add:
Sugar
Vinegar
Salt to taste.
Cook an additional 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool completely.
Transfer to a covered dish and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve with Pita Chips.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!