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Garam Masala Recipe

Garam masala is a sweet, earthy and warm Indian spice blend featuring cardamom, nutmeg, star anise and more. Make this for authentic flavor!
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Pantry Staples
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 10 ounces
Author: Kevin

Ingredients

  • 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

  • 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!
  • Allow to cool and grind in spice/coffee grinder or blender along with the ground mace. Store in an airtight container.

Video

Notes

Note - video does not show whole cloves, but is included in the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.8g | Protein: 2.5g | Fat: 2.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Sodium: 5.5mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 0.2g