Garam Masala

Submitted by Debbwl

"Garam Masala is a very aromatic combination of spices that are an integral part of most Indian dishes. This recipe uses whole spices which are ground in a coffee grinder."

 

• Ready In: 6mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1/2 cup

ingredients

• 30 green cardamom pods
• 15 cloves
• 5 black cardamom pods
• 1⁄2 whole nutmeg
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 5 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

directions

1. Dry roast all spices in a heavy bottomed pan or skillet over very low heat. Stiring the spices constantly for about 3 minutes. Remove pan from fire as soon as you can smell the aroma of spices.
2. Dry grind the spices into fine powder in a electric coffee grinder or a blender.
3. Allow powder to cool.
4. Store in an air tight container.