Trawling through the web I found the site linked below which offers a number of spice substitutes if you have something missing.
Without trying some of these combinations and replacements I cannot be sure how close they would be to what they are intended to replace.
https://spiceitupp.com/indian-spice-substitute/
I have the exact opposite need. My pantry has way too many spices! 😊
Robbo
Ah, but are your oldest as old as my oldest ?!
I have a tote box full of spices in my kitchen - 27 spices, and a handful of herbs and other things like besan flour.
I have another tote box in the basement of spices.
... I may have a spice problem.... :lol:
A spice problem....I'll just leave this here. At least I'm a little organized.
(https://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/f5805d3a9d98076e101e34d692ddb63b.jpeg) (https://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#f5805d3a9d98076e101e34d692ddb63b.jpeg)
As regards the age, Phil. The only dated thing I can find is from the time Romain was active in the forum.
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I'm pretty sure there are a few bags of stuff older though.
It's a healthy obsession, I find.
Robbo
at least whole spices, kept cool and dark, will last a long time....
Robbo, I notice you have mixed Coriander / Cumin Powder. I've seen it for sale at the Indian grocer but never saw the point. Do you use it frequently and is there any benefit in having it pre-mixed? I assume it's 50 /50.
Hey Livo
Impulse buy. I think the ratio is more like 2:1 in favor of coriander. Need to dump it and put the container to better use as I never use it. Also need to get my lazy backside moving and make a good batch of garam masala. And some base. And many other things....
Robbo
Quote from: Robbo141 on July 26, 2023, 01:50 PM
Hey Livo
Impulse buy. I think the ratio is more like 2:1 in favor of coriander. Need to dump it and put the container to better use as I never use it. Also need to get my lazy backside moving and make a good batch of garam masala. And some base. And many other things....
Robbo
when I make a big batch of base I pressure can it, and freeze the few that don't seal properly. It manes I have at present.... 27 batches of base gravy? Something like that. I get a lot of return from one morning spent canning.