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Homemade Garam Masala
Servings: 160 g

Garam Masala – Classic Indian Spice Blend

A traditional Indian spice blend featuring a mix of toasted and ground spices, perfect for enhancing the flavor of various dishes.
Course: Spice Blend
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Garam Masala, Homemade, Indian, Spice Blend
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories: 20kcal
Metric - US Customary

Equipment

  • 1 dry skillet for toasting spices
  • 1 spice grinder or mortar and pestle for grinding spices
  • 1 airtight glass jar for storing the spice blend

Ingredients

  • 40 grams Coriander seeds
  • 20 grams Dried Kashmiri chilies
  • 20 grams Black peppercorns
  • 10 grams Cumin seeds
  • 10 grams Cassia cinnamon sticks about 2 sticks, 5 cm each
  • 10 grams Star anise about 10 whole
  • 10 grams Black cardamom pods about 17 pods
  • 8 grams Fennel seeds
  • 8 grams Green cardamom pods about 27 pods
  • 8 grams Mace
  • 2 grams Cloves about 10 whole
  • 2 grams Cassia leaves about 8 leaves
  • 20 grams Turmeric powder

Instructions

  • Toast all whole spices (except turmeric) in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Let the spices cool completely.
  • Grind the toasted spices into a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
  • Stir in the turmeric powder and mix thoroughly.
  • Store in an airtight glass jar, away from direct sunlight.

Notes

Best within 3 months for maximum aroma, but keeps well up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g