VADOUVAN SPICE BLEND

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There are many versions of vadouvan, a French interpretation the Indian spice blend, but we like this recipe, which starts a formula from chef Inaki Aizpitarte and roasting it for a deep, meaty flavor.

Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Food Processor     Garlic     Onion     Bake     Diwali     Spice     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound shallots, halved
12 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh curry leaves (optional)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Equipment:
an electric coffee/spice grinder or a mortar and pestle

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
  • Pulse onions in 3 batches in a food processor until very coarsely chopped (there may be a few large pieces remaining), transferring to a bowl. Repeat with shallots, then garlic.
  • Heat oil in a deep 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over high heat until it shimmers, then sauté onions, shallots, and garlic (stir often) until golden and browned in spots, 25 to 30 minutes
  • Grind fenugreek seeds in grinder or with mortar and pestle. Add to onion mixture along with remaining ingredients, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and stir until combined.
  • Transfer to a parchment-paper-lined large 4-sided sheet pan and spread as thinly and evenly as possible. Bake, stirring occasionally with a skewer to separate onions, until well browned and barely moist, 1 to 1 1/4 hours.

Damon Hanby
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I've tried a lot of different spice blends, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect blend of spices and herbs.


Rehan Sajid
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This is a great spice blend. It's not too spicy, but it still has a lot of flavor.


Ava C
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I love this spice blend! It's so versatile and can be used on so many different dishes.


Samiur Pk
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This is a great spice blend. I used it to make a curry and it was delicious. The spices are well-balanced and give the curry a wonderful flavor.


Emily Workman
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I've been using this spice blend for years and it's always a hit. It's perfect for adding a little bit of extra flavor to any dish.


ramit jojo
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This spice blend is amazing! I used it to make a roasted chicken and the flavor was incredible. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the spices gave it a wonderful depth of flavor.


Bang Pdnim
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I've tried a lot of different spice blends, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect blend of spices and herbs.


Jaunea Brown
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This is a great spice blend. It's not too spicy, but it still has a lot of flavor.


billie billie
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I love this spice blend! It's so versatile and can be used on so many different dishes.


Shah Bahram
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This is a great spice blend. I used it to make a curry and it was delicious. The spices are well-balanced and give the curry a wonderful flavor.


Ghulambaqri
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I've been using this spice blend for years and it's always a hit. It's perfect for adding a little bit of extra flavor to any dish.


Tiffany Dean
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This spice blend is amazing! I used it to make a roasted chicken and the flavor was incredible. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the spices gave it a wonderful depth of flavor.