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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 Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Seasonings
Cuisine:
Indian
Keyword:
garam masala
Servings:
12
teaspoons
Calories:
10
kcal
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:
10
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
2
mg
|
Potassium:
39
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
9
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
17
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg