Garam Masala
This garam masala recipe will help you make a true spice blend with a superior quality to the shop-bought. A must-have in many Indian dishes, this ground spice mix will give your curries a fragrant and aromatic flavor.
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Cook time
- 2 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tablespoon black cardamom seeds
- 2-3 inches cinnamon quill/ stick
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ⅓ of a nutmeg
Instructions
- 1
Take the cardamom seeds out of the skin and place them in a small bowl.
- 2
Break the cinnamon into smaller pieces.
- 3
Place the broken cinnamon, black peppercorns, cloves, cumin seeds, and nutmeg in a frying pan. Then, turn the heat to medium and dry roast the spices for about two minutes. Keep stirring the spices to prevent them from burning.
- 4
Some spices will crackle, and they will be fragrant. Take the spices off the heat and place them on a small plate or bowl. Let them cool.
- 5
Once the spices are at room temperature, put them in an electric spice grinder container.
- 6
Grind the spices until they turn into fine powder.
- 7
Transfer the spice blend into a food container or a jar with a lid. Store the jar in a cool room and away from direct sunlight.