Garam Masala

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Garam Masala

Garam Masala is a traditional Indian recipe for the classic fragrant spice blend that's a feature of much of Indian cookery. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Indian version of Garam Masala.

prep time

5 minutes

cook time

5 minutes

Total Time:

10 minutes

Makes:

Rating:

Tags : Spice Recipes Indian Recipes

Garam Masala is the classic Indian spice blend. Literally the phrase is formed from the words garam (hot) and masala (mixture of spices). However, the hat referred to is a medical cleansing heat and is a classic component of Hindu medicine. The spice blend is easy to make and will keep for up to a month in an air-tight jar

Ingredients:

1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tsp Green Cardamom Seeds
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp black peppercorns
2x 5cm Cinnamon sticks
2 bayleaves (in reality these should be Malabathrum (Indian Bay Leaves))
1/2 nutmeg, freshly grated
4 Black Cardamoms

Method:

Creating this blend is simplicity itself: simply place all the ingredients in a clean coffee grinder and grind for at least a minute. Test the mixture by rubbing a sample between your fingers. You need a finely-ground mixture which should not feel gritty to the touch.

Spoon into an airtight container and store in a dark place such as a cupboard. Garam masala should always be added to food towards the end of cooking. It can also be used as a garnish for cooked meats, vegetables or yoghurts.

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India
Traditional
spices

spices
coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom seeds, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, bayleaves, nutmeg, spring onion, black cardamoms