This easy-to-make homemade garam masala is an incredible blend of spices that is used in a myriad of delicious classic Indian recipes.
Servings: 16tablespoons
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 6 minutesminutes
Ingredients
¼cupcumin seeds
2tablespoonscoriander seeds
2tablespoonsfennel seeds
3star anise
4cinnamon sticks
1tablespooncloves
½whole nutmeg
10green cardamom pods
4black cardamom pods
4bay leaves
1tablespoonblack peppercorns
Instructions
Add all the spices to a large sauté pan.
Next, toast the spices over low heat while constantly stirring until it becomes very fragrant and very lightly browned on the seeds.
Transfer the mixture to a spice grinder and grind until it becomes like a powder. Store covered in a dark dry place until ready to use.
Notes
Make-Ahead: You can make this recipe up to 1 month ahead of time.How to Store: Cover and keep in a cool dry place for up 3 months.If you do not have star anise, substitute for 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds.Use a mortar and pestle if you do not have a spice or coffee grinder.If you cannot get a whole nutmeg, use a 1” piece of dried mace.