Can you add in spices if you forgot the first time in cooking?
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September 6th, 2017
When you’re reheating the dish in a pan, can you add in the spices you forgot?
For chana masala.
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I have successfully done it into soupy and saucey things. It won’t have quite the same depth of flavor as if it had had the time to infuse into all the ingredients, but it should be OK.
Salt and pepper yes
Other things, like cinnamon or cumin etc. need to blend in over the cooking time or they are too harsh.
So if I cook those spices in some oil first before adding the dish, that should be ok?
Spice needs to be in the dish while cooking for the ingredients to meld with the chick peas. Extend the reheat time. I find having a copy of the recipe on the counter next to the stove and a pencil to check off what has been added and where I am helps. I’ve forgotten things too.
You could cook them in oil first and then simmer the channa masala for a longer time than you would normally use for just reheating. Try simmering the masala for about 30 minutes and taste it. you might want to add more salt to meld the spices. It won’t be exactly the same but it should work out ok.
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