Homemade Garam Masala Recipe
Homemade garam masala is a spice blend that is widely used in Indian cuisine to add flavor and warmth to dishes. It typically consists of a combination of warm spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin, coriander, and nutmeg, along with other spices like bay leaves, fennel seeds, and black peppercorns. The spices are toasted and then ground to a fine powder to make the garam masala. This spice blend is used in a variety of dishes, from curries to stews, and even in some sweet dishes like puddings.
Ingredients
- 16 Green cardamom
- 1/2 cup Cumin (Jeera)
- 1/4 cup coriander seeds
- 5 black cardamom
- 8 cinnamon
- 1 nutmeg
- 1/4 cup Fennel (Saunf)
- 1 bay leaf / tej patta
- 2 tbsp cloves
- 2 tbsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Assemble all ingredients together to avoid last minute rush.
Cooking
- Dry roast all the spices one by one in a Frying Pan or Kadai on low flame except nutmeg.
- After a while, you will feel the aroma of spices. Switch off the flame when all are completely roasted.
- Now, let them cool down and add everything in a Grinder including nutmeg. Grind the spices into a fine powder.
- Transfer the powder into a dry airtight container and use within 2 months.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
- Air Tight Container
Notes & Tips
- Choosing Spices: My Garam Masala Powder Recipe is very simple and quick to make. However, if you like can add more spices like caraway seeds, mace or dry ginger powder.
- Alternate to Roasting? If you live in very sunny areas, then can also sun dried all these spices for good 3-4 days instead of dry roasting. Just cover them while sun drying with muslin cloth or sieve so that dust will not stick to spices. Dry roast is the best solution for people like me who live in colder areas.
- Check spices thoroughly: Before using spices, check thoroughly if they have any hidden insects or mould. If yes, discard them right away.
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Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Garam Masala Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
10
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03
g
Sodium
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
36
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Protein
0.3
g
1
%
Vitamin B1
0.01
mg
1
%
Vitamin B2
0.01
mg
1
%
Vitamin B3
0.03
mg
0
%
Vitamin B6
0.01
mg
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
12
mg
1
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
Magnesium
7
mg
2
%
Zinc
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.