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Garam Masala

This easy homemade garam masala is an easy-to-make spice blend ready to use in your favorite Indian and Pakistani curries.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 25-30 Big black Cardamom
  • ¼ cup Black pepper
  • 2-3 sticks of Cinnamon approx 8-10 grams
  • 25 Small green cardamom (10 grams approx)
  • 30 Cloves 10 grams approx.
  • 2 flowers of Mace approx 5 grams
  • 1 small Nutmeg or ¾ of a large nutmeg
  • 2 petals of Anise seed flower optional
  • 6-8 Bay leaves

Instructions
 

  • To a dry skillet on low heat, add all the spices.. Roast until fragrant (2-3 minutes), making sure they do not burn.
  • Once roasted, remove from the pan and cool completely.
  • Once cool add the whole spices to a spice grinder or clean coffee grinder. Grind until the spices are evenly ground into a powder.
  • Transfer and store your homemade garam masala powder in an airtight container to use in your favorite curry recipes.
  • This garam masala mix stays fresh for up to 6 months.