Garam Masala

Garam masala is an Indian spice blend with a fantastic aroma. You can add it to countless recipes, such as curries, dahl, soup, and rice. The homemade version is better than the store-bought product in taste and freshness.

In a few minutes, you will get a mixture that is dozens of times better than the store-bought product in terms of freshness, aroma, and taste. All that is needed is to briefly toast the spices in a pan, grind and transfer them to a sealed jar. The mixture will keep for several months in a cool and dark place.

RECIPE

Garam Masala Indian Seasoning Blend

Garam masala is an Indian spice blend with a fantastic aroma. You can add it to countless recipes, such as curries, dahl, soup, and rice. The homemade version is better than the store-bought product in taste and freshness.

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Servings 1

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Ingredients

  

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about one third cup

• ▢ 2 Tablespoon coriander seeds
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon cumin seeds
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon black peppercorn
• ▢ 1 small cinnamon stick about 1-inch long
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon cardamom pods
• ▢ 1 tsp fennel seeds
• ▢ ¼ tsp whole cloves
• ▢ 1 star anise
• ▢ 3 units mace optional
• ▢ 4 Bay Leaf optional

Instructions

 

• Crush the cardamom pods, remove the seeds and transfer them to a bowl.
• שמירת התרגוםAdd the rest of the spices to the bowl except the cinnamon stick and mace.
• Heat a pan; Add mace and cinnamon, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until the mace begins to brown.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and roast for a few more seconds until fragrant.
• Transfer to a spice/coffee grinder or a strong blender (if you have a small container, use it) and grind until you get a powder.
• Transfer to an airtight container and keep in a cool dark place.

Notes

For a fine powder, strain the mixture through a mesh sieve. In my opinion, it is not necessary.

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