Indian Spice Rub Recipes

Steps:

• In a jar, add all the spices and shake until combined.
• Store in a tightly covered container, such as a mason jar, for up to a year.
• Season your favorite meats and vegetables with the rub.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Combine cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom and garam masala in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook, shaking pan often, for 5 to 8 minutes or until aromatic. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well.
• To use: Sprinkle over both sides of chicken thigh fillets, pork cutlets or fish fillets. Using your fingertips, rub into meat. Barbecue or grill.

Steps:

• Mix paprika, chili powder, curry powder, cumin, garlic powder, turmeric, cardamom, coriander, onion powder, mustard, fennel seeds, garam masala, sage, salt, black pepper, and ginger together in a bowl.

Steps:

• Grind fennel in a spice grinder.
• Mix all ingredients in a bowl except sugar.
• Place in a cold sauté pan.
• Turn heat to medium and heat/toast spices just until fragrant.
• DO NOT BURN.
• Remove from pan allow to cool to room temperature and add the sugar.
• Set aside.
• (can be made in advance and stored, tightly covered) Dissolve salt and sugar in COLD water.
• Pour into a two gallon zip lock type bag and add the chops.
• (Or divide evenly between smaller bags) Squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing.
• Refrigerate for about an hour, turning occasionally.
• Remove chops from brine and pat dry with paper towels.
• Coat with spice mixture and massage into the meat.
• Allow to sit with rub while preparing the grill.
• Prepare Grill to very hot.
• (Gas grill pre-heat 10-15 minutes) if using a gas grill turn off one burner, if using charcoal, move coals to one side of the grill.
• Place chops on the very hot side of the grill, cover and cook until browned on each side (approx 3-4 min per side) then move over to the cooler side of the grill to continue cooking.
• Turning once until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees (approx 7-9 minutes longer) remove from heat and allow to rest at least 5 minutes.
• (Internal temp will rise to about 145 degrees) Serve.

Steps:

• Mix well all ingredients and store in a jar with a tight fitting lid.

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
• Mix well.
• Store in a glass jar.
• It will keep for several weeks.
• I use 2-3 tablespoons in a curry for 4 people.
• For a dressing-about 1 tablespoon.
• These are estimates, follow your own tastebuds.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients, using your hands to break up the sugar.
• Replace some of the paprika with cumin, coriander and chili powder.
• Replace some of the oregano and thyme with turmeric, curry powder, ground ginger, and cardamom.
• Replace some or all the oregano and/or thyme with dried tarragon, marjoram, and rosemary, dill, or basil. Omit the cayenne pepper.