Homemade Garam Masala and Dark Fruit cake

Homemade Garam Masala and Dark Fruit Cake

Ingredients:

3tbs cumin seeds
3tbs coriander seeds
2 tbs cardamom
2 tbs black peppercorns
4 cinnamon stick(break into peaces)
1tsp whole cloves
3-4 bay leaves
2 star anise spice(optional)
1 tsp grated nutmeg(optional)

Method:

Heat a heavy based dry skillet over medium-high heat,add the cumin,coriander,cardamom,peppercorns,cinnamon,star anise(optional),nutmeg(optional) and cloves into it.
Stirring occasionally,until they turn into darker shades.Once it done,remove it from the stove and let it cool for sometimes.
After few mins,transfer it into the mixie and grind to fine powder.
Store it in an airtight container.
Execellent Garam masala is ready.


Dark Fruit Cake:

Ingredients:

220 g cake flour
1⁄4 tsp salt
1⁄2 tsp gram masala powder
200 g butter
1⁄4 tsp vanilla essence
4 medium eggs, lightly beaten
500 g mixed dried fruit
100 g dry nuts,chopped
 250 ml orange juice
 200 g brown sugar

Method:

Soak mixed dried fruits and nuts in orange juice overnight.
Next day before baking preheat the oven for about 5 mins at 180 degress celcius.
Sieve cake flour, salt, garam masala into a bowl.

Add butter,eggs,vanilla essence and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl, beat them until light and fluffy. 

Add flour ,beat them until well mixed.

Then mix in the soaked fruit mixture and nuts into the mixture 

                                     

                                        Turn the mixture into the non-stick cake tin.

Bake in the oven 45 mins at 180 degree celcius and then test with a skewer. If it's not ready bake for up to another hour10 minutes until the skewer comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 15 minutes. Turn out on to a wire rack and leave to cool.

Cut and serve on your desired shape.

Iam sending this to Think Spice-Garam Masala Event hosted by Sara  and Sunitha

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