Indian•gourmet
Garam Masala
Garam masala is a sweet, earthy and warm Indian spice blend featuring cardamom, nutmeg, star anise and more. Make this for authentic flavor!
- Prep time
- 7 min
- Cook time
- 3 min
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 cup cumin seeds ((or 10 tbsp ground cumin))
- 3 tbsp coriander seeds ((or 11 ¼ tsp ground coriander))
- 2 tbsp black peppercorns ((or 9 tsp ground back pepper))
- 12 whole cloves
- 12 green cardamom pods ((or 1 tsp ground green cardamom))
- 6 black cardamom pods ((or ½ tsp ground black cardamom))
- 6 Indian bay leaf ((Tej Patta))
- 6 whole star anise
- 4 cassia cinnamon 3-inch sticks ((or 8 tsp ground cinnamon))
- 1/2 nutmeg seed ((or 1 tsp ground nutmeg))
- 1/2 tsp ground mace
Instructions
- 1
Toast all the spices EXCEPT ground mace in a cast iron skillet or other non stick pan over medium heat. Stir often and turn off the heat after spice gives off aromatic fragrance. Several minutes should do the trick. Don't burn!
- 2
Allow to cool and grind in spice/coffee grinder or blender along with the ground mace. Store in an airtight container.