Homemade Mutton Masala Spice Powder and….
Spice Culture: A bit about Spice Mixes in general
This Homemade Mutton Masala Spice Powder adds flavor and the aromas of Indian Mutton preparations, not only to your mutton and meat dishes but also works really well for Vegetarian dishes. I love to use it in recipes like my Green Peas Masala and Mushroom Masala Gravy. To regular Mutton dishes, just add a tsp or so in place of Garam Masala, along with your usual blend of Coriander, Chilli Pepper, or Fennel powder.
I have shared another spice mix ‘ Homemade Meat Masala Powder’ earlier here on RAS, which is quite popular. It is used for meat, chicken, and egg dishes. The ‘body’ is made more robust and distinctive, with additional impactful spices like mustard seeds, fenugreek, star anise, and nutmeg.
This recipe for Mutton Masala Spice Powder is more fragile and blends well to suit dishes, where you don’t want spices to stand out as much or overpower the dish. In any case, both are useful 🙂 I have always found that a good ‘ put-together’ spice blend will always add that magical touch and take you far in your culinary repertoire. Remember to always compliment the spice mixes with base spices like coriander and chili. Every type of curry or dish has its own suited spice according to the flavor profile.
How to design a Curry Powder?
Every curry powder/spice mix has a distinct base and body as well as ‘definers and enhancers‘ . The base usually consists of Coriander and Chilli powder which makes up almost 40% of the powder. The body consists of spices like cumin, fennel, and turmeric, these determine not only a distinctive change in spice aromatics but also define the color. None of these must be used in high ratios. The definers are spices like Nutmeg and Mace and enhancers are spices like star anise, and fenugreek. These are all used in small proportions.
Now if you are wondering what the difference between Garam Masala and Curry powder is..
What Is Garam Masala?
Garam masala is a spice blend widely used in Indian cuisine widely used in Biryanis, Curries, Lentils etc.. It can vary from region to region and furthermore from home to home. As the name suggests, ‘Garam’ – meaning HOT – refers to the sense of warmth that the spices create, and not the spice level. In fact, Garam Masala is not usually ‘Spicy’. Garam masala may or may not contain ‘base & body’ spices like coriander seeds, but do not contain chili powder or turmeric.
The five basic tastes that define a spice and the supporting flavors.
Spices can exhibit the essence of the five basic flavors. Bitter, Salty, Sour, Sweet, and Umami. Supporting flavors include Earthy, Floral, Fruity, Herbaceous, Woody, Cooling, Hot, Spicy, Nutty, and Pungent.
Some important spices and their flavor profiles, to consider when preparing spice mixes. Adding herbs to the list soon too.
| Spice | Taste | Aroma | Pairings |
| Fennel seeds/ Aniseed | Sweet and licorice-like,cooling | Licorice | caraway, dill weed, coriander, tarragon, turmeric |
| Green Cardamom | Warm, sweet, lemony undertone,cooling | Pungent, Warm | cinnamon, clove, allspice, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg |
| Cayenne Chilli/ Chilli powder | Pungent, Spicy, Biting heat | Earthy, Spicy | Coriander, Turmeric, Garlic, Onion |
| Cinnamon | Warm, earthy, and subtly sweet | Earthy, Sweet | allspice, nutmeg, ginger, coriander, turmeric |
| Cloves | Earthy, Spicy-Sweet, Rich | Sweet, Warm, Pungent | cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, ginger, nutmeg |
| Coriander seeds | Warm, Earthy, and subtly Lemony | Earthy, Lemony | cumin, paprika, chili powder |
| Cumin | Earthy, Spicy-Sweet, Rich, Umami, cooling | Earthy, Warm | Moderately Hot |
| Garlic | Sharp, Savory, subtly Sweet | Pungent | Chilli, Coriander, Herbs, |
| Ginger | Warm, Zesty, Subtly sweet, subtle heat | Pungent, Spicy | allspice, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg |
| Mustard(yellow-brown-black) | ranges from mild to zingy-spicy | Nutty, popcorny | bay leaves, chili powder, fennel, coriander |
| Nutmeg | warm, slightly bitter-sweet, zesty, earthy&nutty undertones | Sweet, Nutty | cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, ginger, coriander, mace, cloves |
| Pepper (white, black, green, pink) | ranges from mild to strong and pungent, fruity-peppery | Potent,Fruity | cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, ginger, coriander, mace, cloves |
| Star Anise | Bitter -Sweet and licorice-like | Licorice | cinnamon, fennel, coriander, cloves,green cardamom |
| Turmeric | warm,earthy, bitter-peppery | Earthy- mustard like | cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, ginger, coriander, mace, cloves |
| Fenugreek | bitter-sweet, earthy&nutty undertones | Nutty, Maple-like | Mustard, Chilli, Turmeric, Garlic |
| Asafoetida | Savory,onion and garlic undertones, Umami | pungent | Chilli, Cumin, Turmeric, Ginger, Mustard,Fenugreek, Coriander |
| Black Cardamom | warm, smoky,minty, resin and camphor undertones, Umamo | Pungent, Smoky, Minty | cumin seeds, star anise, cinnamon, allspice, and even black pepper |
| Mace | mild, warm, slightly citrus, cinnamon,nutmeg,blackpepper undertones | Woody , Warm, Sweet | cloves, allspice, ginger, vanilla, saffron, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, caraway, and fennel |
| Saffron | floral-sweet with bitter undertones | Floral, grassy | cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, ginger, coriander, mace, cloves |
| Allspice | Spicy-Sweet, Pungent, Warming | Sweet, Warm, Woody, Spicy | cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, peppercorn, cloves, rosemary |
| Cubeb pepper | peppery, allspice-camphor-nutmeg undertones | Woody | cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, black peppercorns, curry leaves. |
| HERBS | |||
| Curry Leaves | bitter-sweet, anise-earthy&fruitycitrus undertones | Nutty-citrus | Mustard, Cumin,Fenugreek, Garlic,Turmeric,Chilli. |
| Fenugreek Leaves | subtly bitter, maple undertones | Herbaceous | Ginger, Chilli, Coriander, cumin, turmeric, Garlic |
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Homemade Mutton Masala Spice Powder
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Recipe Name: Homemade Mutton Masala Spice Powder
 Recipe Type: Spice Mix/ Indian
Author: Shana @ RecipesareSimple
Prep time:
Cook time: 5
Total time:
Yield: (180 gms approx )
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Watch the Video or click to read Complete Recipe – Below.
How to make Homemade Mutton Masala Spice Powder – Recipe at a glance:
- Toast whole spices along with fresh garlic and curry leaves.
- Cool off, then spice powders and salt.
- Grind to fine spice powder.
- Cool off completely and store airtight.
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Ingredients:
- 5 Tbsp Coriander seeds
- 2 1/2 Tbsp Cumin seeds
- 2 Tbsp Fennel seeds
- 2 tsp Black Peppercorns
- 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon sticks,broken
- 15 Green Cardamom pods
- 15 Cloves
- 2 Tbsp Chana dal (split chick peas)
- 4 large cloves garlic, sliced thinly
- 2 Sprigs Curry leaves
- 1 Tbsp Salt
Same Recipe Video is available on the Recipe page⇑.
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Key Ingredients: Spices (whole and powdered), Garlic, Curry leaves, Salt.
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