This is part of my recent BIR (British Indian Rastaurant) curry cookery revelation. It is a flavouring stock to be used in the making of BIR Base Gravy.
Planning
| serves: | n/a |
| preparation time: | 5 mins |
| cooking time: | 15 mins |
Ingredients
- 700ml water
- 3 bay leaves
- 7 green cardamom pods, cracked
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 tsp black mustard seeds
- 2 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 1 small star anise (or half)
Method
Add all the dry ingredients to the water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer it for 15 minutes than strain off the liquid before discarding the residue.
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