Name: Barbecue spice mix
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 6 cardamom pods, bruised; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 3 teaspoon cumin seeds; 3 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns; 3 teaspoon caster sugar; 2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoon sea salt flakes; 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes

Ingredients

6 cardamom pods, bruised

1 tablespoon fennel seeds

3 teaspoon cumin seeds

3 teaspoon coriander seeds

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

1 teaspoon pink peppercorns

3 teaspoon caster sugar

2 teaspoon dried thyme

2 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 teaspoon sea salt flakes

1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes

Method

1.Dry-roast cardamom, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and peppercorns in a frying pan on low heat 2-3 mins, until fragrant and starting to brown.

2.Using a mortar and pestle, grind spice mixture until lightly crushed. Transfer to a bowl; stir in remaining ingredients.

3.Store in a sealed plastic bag, jar or bottle in a cool, dark place for up to 1 month.

If you use spices quite often, an electric spice grinder is a time-saving investment.
Note

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