Garam Masala

Yield: Approximately 4 1/2 tablespoons

 

 

Ingredients

 

1 tablespoon cumin seeds or 3 ¾ teapoons ground cumin

 

3/4 tablespoon cardamom seeds or 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

 

3/4 tablespoon black peppercorns or 1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper

 

1 teaspoon coriander seeds or 1 ¼ teaspoon ground coriander

 

1 teaspoon fennel seeds or 1 ¼ teaspoons ground fennel

 

3/4 teaspoon whole cloves or ½ teaspoon ground cloves

 

2 1” pieces of cinnamon or 1 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

 

3/4  teaspoon of caraway seeds 

 

2 small bay leaves

 

1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg

 

1/2 teaspoon ginger powder or 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger

 

 

 

Steps

 

1. Dry roast all the whole spices in a frying pan or griddle over low heat for about 1 minute or until the spices bloom (become aromatic).  Do not allow them to brown.
2. Place them in a spice grinder or clean coffee grinder and reduce them to a powder. 
3. Add any already ground ingredients.
4. Place in an air-tight spice jar and store in a cool place.