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Amchar masala

Other names: anchar masala

A Trinidadian mixture using many of the spices used in Indian pickling. This mixture can be purchased or make your own. If making your own the mixture will bennefit from toasting the seeds before grinding. The resulting spice will get dark in color with an intense flavor. (Description adapted from "Curries to Kebabs: Recipes from the Indian Spice Trail." by Madhur Jaffrey, Crown Publishing).

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