Garam Masala
Learn how to make garam masala at home. Quick and easy tutorial with video.
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Servings: 3-4 Tbsp
Calories: 30kcal
Ingredients
- seeds of 10 cardamom pods
- 1 black cardamom
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ tsp black peppercorns
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp coriander
- 5 cm piece cinnamon
- 1 tsp cloves
- a tiny piece of nutmeg
Optional Extras
- dried ginger
- organic dried rose petals
- mustard seeds
- fennel seeds
Instructions
- Dry roast all the ingredients in a frying pan on low heat for a couple of minutes. You know it's done when a strong, lovely aroma hits your nose, not a burnt one.seeds of 10 cardamom pods, 1 black cardamom, 2 bay leaves, ½ tsp black peppercorns, 1 Tbsp cumin, 1 Tbsp coriander, 5 cm piece cinnamon, 1 tsp cloves
- Transfer to a plate and let cool immediately.
- Place in a food processor and blitz to a fine powder.
- Store in a clean jar, in a cool place like all your other spices.
Notes
Your garam masala will keep for months but like any other spice, its potency starts lessening with age.
To make more, just double or triple the quantities.
Have fun experimenting and making your own mix.
To make more, just double or triple the quantities.
Have fun experimenting and making your own mix.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
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