Keema Matar

Step 2: Toast the spices & aromatics

Spice base

  • Cooking oil
    a drizzle15 g
  • Whole cloves, whole
    2-3
  • Bay Leaves
    1
  • Ground cinnamon, whole
    1/2 stick

Aromatics

  • Onions, diced
    1/2
  • Garlic, grated or minced
    2 cloves
  • Fresh ginger, grated or minced
    a 1" knob
  • Green chilies, minced
    2-3
  • Salt
    a sprinkle

From previous steps

  • Ground peppercorns, cumin, mustard seeds

Set a pan over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil, enough to cover the pan.

Once hot, add the cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaf, ground peppercorns, mustard seed, and cumin. for 10-20 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.

Add all the remaining aromatics except for the tomato and for a minute or two until they are softened and fragrant.