We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING
Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.What can I use instead of bombay mixed spice?

WelshWoofer
Posts: 5,076 Forumite
Hi
I have a recipe for onion/chickpea bhajis and it needs bombay mixed spice - I don't have any and there's none in Tescos - what else could I use to get the same sort of effect?
I have quite a few indian spices but am not sure which ones would be best
Thanks!
I have a recipe for onion/chickpea bhajis and it needs bombay mixed spice - I don't have any and there's none in Tescos - what else could I use to get the same sort of effect?
I have quite a few indian spices but am not sure which ones would be best
Thanks!
0
Comments
-
I've made some falafel today which smell just like onion bhaji's. They had garlic, ground cumin, ground chilli & ground corriander in so I'd be tempted to give those a go if you've got them
HTH
0 -
In no particular order... Turmeric, Coriander, Cumin, Ginger and Chilli seem to be ones that are commonly used... You can add garlic, cinnamon, pepper etc too. Yummy... I think I'm going to do these for tea now!Mortgage free as of 12/08/20!
MFiT-5 no 45You can't fly with one foot on the ground!0 -
In B&M the other day i got , SLM subji masala, in a green box 100gms a mixture of indian spices, i think it was 10p.Liverpool is one of the wonders of Britain,
What it may grow to in time, I know not what.
Daniel Defoe: 1725.
0 -
Cumin is the main one that creates the bhajee taste. If you have a bit of curry paste you could use that as well.GC Oct £387.69/£400, GC Nov £312.58/£400, GC Dec £111.87/£4000
-
I use cumin, coriander and chilli powder in my bhajis.0
-
Do oyu have Garam masala? This would work.0
-
Another vote for garam masala. It is a good general purpose Indian spice mix. It is mainly coriander seed (about 70%) and cumin (about 10%), with ginger, cinnamon and clove.
It means "warm spices" in Hindi, BTW.The acquisition of wealth is no longer the driving force in my life.0 -
Yep, I'd definitely use garam masala and maybe zizz it up with a bit of extra cumin & coriander.2025's challenges: 1) To fill our 10 Savings Pots to their healthiest level ever
2) To read 100 books (29/100)
"Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards" (Soren Kirkegaard 1813-55)0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 350.4K Banking & Borrowing
- 252.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.3K Spending & Discounts
- 243.3K Work, Benefits & Business
- 597.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.6K Life & Family
- 256.4K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards