Recipe

Garam Masala

Recipes/Garam Masala

Homemade aromatic garam masala blend with whole spices

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Serves

1 jar

Level

easy

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 10 green cardamom
  • 2 black cardamom
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves

Method

  1. 1

    Dry roast all whole spices separately on low heat until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Be careful not to burn any spice, roast until lightly toasted.

  3. 3

    Let all spices cool down completely.

  4. 4

    Grind together to a fine powder in a spice grinder.

  5. 5

    Sieve for a uniform texture if needed.

  6. 6

    Store in airtight glass jar, use within 3 months for best flavour.