Garam Masala
Unlock the vibrant essence of Indian cuisine with this homemade Garam Masala spice blend—a fragrant medley of warm, aromatic spices that will transform your cooking. This easy-to-make recipe combines whole coriander seeds, cumin, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon, nutmeg, bay leaves, and fennel seeds, all toasted to perfection to release their rich, complex flavors. Grinding the spices fresh ensures unmatched depth and freshness, making this blend far superior to store-bought varieties. Perfect for curries, soups, and marinades, this versatile spice mix adds a tantalizing layer of warmth and complexity to any dish. With just 10 minutes of effort, you can create a batch of garam masala to have on hand for months—a must-have for any spice enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
- 10 whole pods Cardamom pods
- 10 whole cloves Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 1 2-inch piece Cinnamon stick
- 1 small whole nutmeg Nutmeg
- 2 whole leaves Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
Instructions
Gather all the whole spices listed in the ingredients.
Heat a dry skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and fennel seeds to the skillet.
Toast the spices for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are aromatic and slightly darker in color. Be careful not to let them burn.
Remove the toasted spices from the skillet and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
Once cooled, transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder or a high-powered blender.
Grate the nutmeg into the grinder or blender along with the other spices.
Grind the spices into a fine powder. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your grinder.
Sift the ground spice mix through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any large pieces. Re-grind any remaining coarse bits if necessary.
Store the garam masala in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. It will stay fresh for up to 6 months.
Use the garam masala as needed in your favorite recipes to enhance flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 410 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 637 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
