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Garam Masala Recipe
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Homemade Garama Masala Recipe (How to Make Garam Masala)

This Garam Masala recipe ("warming spices") is an aromatic blend of ground spices common in Indian cuisines, essential for your next Indian dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Seasonings
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: garam masala
Servings: 12 teaspoons
Calories: 10kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

  • 10 green cardamom pods seeded and husks removed
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 8 cloves
  • 2 blades mace
  • 1/2 inch piece of cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add all of the spices.
  • Dry toast the spices in the hot skillet about 1 minute, or until they slightly darken and become fragrant. Do not let them burn.
  • Transfer the toasted ingredients to a spice grinder (or use a mortar and pestle) and grind them into a fine powder.
  • Use immediately. Store in an airtight container and keep in a cool, dark place.

Notes

Makes about 1/4 cup of garam masala.

Nutrition

Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg