Storing Spices Mixes Like Garam Masala
Years ago I read a tip from an Indian Chef that spices keep indefinitely if stored in an airtight container in the freezer.
That tip has been a real lifesaver since I moved to Bangkok where good spice mixes are hard to come by. I could go to Pahurat, the Little India in Bangkok, but it is way across the city in a congested area, so I avoid that.
Instead I make my own spice mixes and store the different types in airtight coffee jars in the freezer. I have done this for several years now and am very sure that it works perfectly to preserve taste and fragrance.
Just yesterday I used Garam Masala from the freezer to make a Lamb Biryani and it was excellent. The moment I opened the jar, the lovely aroma of the Garam Masala came wafting out.
I already have about five different spice mixes in the freezer, and will be adding to that for sure.
Tags: Garam Masala, Storing Spices
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