Garam Masala Spice Blend
Elevate your cooking with this aromatic, homemade Garam Masala Spice Blend—a versatile Indian spice mix that brings bold, warm flavors to your favorite dishes. Crafted from a medley of whole spices like coriander seeds, cumin, cardamom, and black peppercorns, this blend is toasted to perfection to enhance its deep, rich flavors. The tantalizing combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and dried red chilies adds layers of warmth and subtle heat, while bay leaves balance the mix with earthy undertones. This quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes and yields a fine, fragrant powder that pairs beautifully with curries, marinades, soups, and more. Perfectly customizable and fresher than any store-bought option, this garam masala will be your go-to seasoning for authentic, flavorful Indian cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
- 1.5 tablespoons Cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon Cardamom pods
- 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons Cloves
- 1 4-inch piece Cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 whole Bay leaves
- 2 whole Dried red chilies
Instructions
Gather all the spices and measure out the specified quantities.
Place a heavy-bottomed skillet or frying pan over medium heat and allow it to warm up for about a minute.
Add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and dried red chilies to the skillet.
Toast the spices gently, stirring constantly, for 2-4 minutes until they become fragrant but not burnt.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the spices cool completely (about 5 minutes).
Once cooled, transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder or a high-powered blender. Grate the nutmeg into the grinder as well.
Grind the mixture to a fine powder. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your grinder.
Sift the ground spices through a fine mesh sieve to ensure a smooth powder. Discard any larger, coarse pieces left behind.
Store the garam masala powder in an airtight container, away from moisture and direct sunlight. It will keep well for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.5 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 165 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.3 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 85.8 g | 306% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1300 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 46.5 mg | 258% | |
| Potassium | 3214 mg | 68% | |
*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.
