Indian Spice Blends You Can Make at Home ?️ | Sarah Todd | How to Master | MasterChef Australia

Discover the difference between North and South Indian flavour with Sarah Todd’s homemade spice blends. In this episode of How to Master, Sarah breaks down two essential Indian spice mixes — one rich, warm and aromatic, the other bold, punchy and full of heat. Freshly toasted whole spices make all the difference here. Once you try making your own blends, it’s hard to go back to store-bought. ? Deep aromatic flavour ? Adjustable heat ? Perfect for curries, marinades, rice dishes and roasted vegetables RECIPE North Indian Spice Blend Ingredients 1 black cardamom pod 4 green cardamom pods 1 star anise 5 cloves 2 bay leaves 1 blade mace 2 small sprigs saffron 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tsp ajwan 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp brown or black mustard seeds 2 Kashmiri chilies 1 small cinnamon stick 1 tbsp kasuri methi (fenugreek leaves) 1 tsp nigella seeds 1 tsp Himalayan salt (optional) Pinch of sugar (optional) Method Toast cardamom in a dry pan over medium heat. Add star anise and cloves. Agitate gently until fragrant. Transfer to a mortar and pestle. Toast bay leaves, mace and saffron. Add to the mortar and pestle. Toast cumin, ajwan, coriander seeds and mustard seeds until fragrant. Toast Kashmiri chili and cinnamon stick. Add kasuri methi and nigella seeds, toasting carefully without burning. Add salt and sugar if desired. Pound into a textured powder and sieve if preferred. RECIPE South Indian Spice Blend Ingredients 5 cloves 1 tbsp fennel seeds 1 tsp fenugreek seeds 1 tbsp cumin seeds 3 Kashmiri chilies 1 tsp black peppercorns 1 tbsp whole coriander seeds 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp amchur powder ½ tsp hot chili powder Method Toast cloves in a dry pan. Add fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds and cumin seeds. Agitate gently until fragrant. Add Kashmiri chilies and toast until slightly caramelised. Transfer to a mortar and pestle. Toast black peppercorns, coriander seeds and mustard seeds. Add to the mortar and pestle with turmeric, amchur and chili powder. Grind into a fine powder. Strain and finish. The home of MasterChef food tips on YouTube. From quick hacks to game-changing techniques, we’re bringing you the smartest cooking moments from past seasons. MasterChef Australia is a competitive cooking reality show where home cooks from across the country tackle high-stress Pressure Tests, Mystery Boxes, Team Challenges, and more. Watch as they create restaurant-quality dishes to compete for the title of Australia’s next MasterChef. ? Contains content from MasterChef Australia ?️ Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@MasterChefAustraliaChannel ? Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/masterchefau #MasterChefAustralia #MasterChefAU #MasterChefAURecipes #RealityCookingCompetition