and if you have a ground spice lying
around longer that still smells aromatic,
go ahead and use it up. I just wouldn’t
keep ground spices for much longer than
six months.
If you are in a pinch, of course,
purchase a box of any of the blends
below from your local Indian grocery
store, remembering to carefully read the
ingredient list. Many commercial blends
lately have started to add salt, which can
greatly alter the taste and balance of
your finished dish.
Note: Some of these recipes combine
whole with ground spices. Whenever
you are required to roast a blend, make
sure you roast the whole spices first and