Garam Masala

Garam Masala is a blend of whole spices which have been roasted and ground into a fine powder. It is used extensively in many Indian dishes.

I got this recipe of Garam Masala from my mom. It is very easy to make and if stored properly in an air tight container can be used for a long time. And yes, it is definitely better than the store bought packets of Garam Masala.

Here is the step by step recipe for Garam Masala:

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time:  10 minutes

Ingredients:

Coriander Seeds: 1 cup
Cloves: 1 tbsp
Peppercorns: 1 tbsp
Cinnamon: 1 tbsp
Fennel Seeds: 1/8 cup

Method of Preparation:

1. Heat 1/4 tsp of oil in a pan. Add cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon and stir till they turn slightly brown.
2. Add fennel seeds and stir fry till slightly brown. Take it aside.
3. Add coriander seeds and stir fry till brown.
4. Let all the spices cool down and then grind to a fine powder. Store in air tight container.

If you want to look at other home made masalas, you can find them here: Masala Recipes. One of the most popular recipes on this blog is the chai masala.

Garam Masala

Garam Masala

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

15 mins

 

Garam Masala is a blend of whole spices which have been roasted and ground.

Ingredients

• Coriander Seeds: 1 cup
• Cloves: 1 tbsp
• Peppercorns: 1 tbsp
• Cinnamon: 1 tbsp
• Fennel Seeds: ⅛ cup

Instructions

1. Heat ¼ tsp of oil in a pan. Add cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon and stir till they turn slightly brown.
2. Add fennel seeds and stir fry till slightly brown. Take it aside.
3. Add coriander seeds and stir fry till brown.
4. Let all the spices cool down and then grind to a fine powder. Store in air tight container.

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