Garam Masala Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges Food

GARAM MASALA SPICED SWEET POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine RawSpiceBar's Punjabi Garam Masala spices and sea salt.
• 2. Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1-inch wedges. Toss wedges with oil and spices in a large bowl.
• 3. Transfer coated potatoes to roasting pan and roast in middle of oven, about 25 minutes. Turn over wedges and continue roasting until tender and turned slightly golden, about 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, toss together 1 rounded teaspoon of salt, garam masala, cumin and some freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl, drizzle with enough olive oil to coat, and sprinkle with the spice rub. Toss well to coat evenly.
• Pour the sweet potatoes out onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or a baking rack, making sure all the pieces are evenly spaced. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove the potatoes from the baking sheet and serve immediately.
• Combine the cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamom seeds, black cardamom seeds, if using, in a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind until fine. Store the spice mix in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.

GARAM MASALA SPICE BLEND

Steps:

• Combine the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom seeds, peppercorns, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, cloves, and red chile peppers in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toast until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Grind the toasted spices in a clean coffee grinder or spice mill to a fine powder. Spoon in the turmeric, and process to combine. Use immediately, or store in a sealed jar for up to 1 month.