PASTES AND SPREADS

Masala Preserve:
For roasting:1 cup coriander seeds
¼ cup pepper corns
¼ cup mustard
¼ cup chilli powder
4 tbs cumin seeds
6 tbs poppy seeds
2 tbs ginger
12 cloves of garlic
3 tbs vinegar
3 tbs oil
Method:
1. with ½ tbs of oil roast all ingredients except vinegar
2. Grind roasted spices with vinegar and rest of the oil, till desired consistency is obtained
3. Store in refrigerator. Use when required

Cheese Spread for Sandwiches
Ingredients:
12 tbs butter
15 tbs cheese
1 tsp prepared mustard
½ tsp chilli sauce (optional)
11/2 tsp salt
A dash of pepper
Method:
Blend all ingredients in a blender. Refrigerate and store till required.

PEANUT BUTTER:
Ingredients:
11/2 cups roasted peanuts (groundnuts)
½ tsp salt
¾ tsp sugar
1 tbs refined groundnut oil
Method:
1. Remove the skin from nuts
2. Roast de-skinned nuts in a pan stirring continuously. Allow to cool slightly.
3. While still warm, grind nuts with salt and sugar.
4. Allow to mature for at least two hours before use. Can be used as a spread on bread, salted biscuits and sandwiches.