Garam Masala Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
7 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
10 ounces
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Calories
59 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Indian
Garam Masala Recipe
Description
The recipe calls for toasting all the whole spices except ground mace in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. This step intensifies their flavors without burning them. After cooling, the toasted spices are ground together with ground mace into a fine powder. The resulting Garam Masala combines warm, sweet, and pungent spice notes with deep aromatic qualities. It can be stored airtight and used as a seasoning for a variety of dishes including curries and stews.
Whole cloves, while not shown in the linked video, are included in the spice blend and contribute their unique sweet-spicy aroma. The recipe allows for the use of ground spices as substitutes but emphasizes toasting whole spices freshly for best flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cumin seeds (or 10 tbsp ground cumin)
- 3 tbsp coriander seeds (or 11 ¼ tsp ground coriander)
- 2 tbsp black peppercorns (or 9 tsp ground back pepper)
- 12 whole cloves
- 12 green cardamom pods (or 1 tsp ground green cardamom)
- 6 black cardamom pods (or ½ tsp ground black cardamom)
- 6 Indian bay leaf (Tej Patta)
- 6 star anise whole
- 4 cassia cinnamon or 8 tsp ground cinnamon, 3-inch sticks
- 1/2 nutmeg or 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp mace ground
Instructions
- Toast all the spices EXCEPT ground mace in a cast iron skillet or other non stick pan over medium heat. Stir often and turn off the heat after spice gives off aromatic fragrance. Several minutes should do the trick. Don't burn!
- Allow to cool and grind in spice/coffee grinder or blender along with the ground mace. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Whole cloves are included in this spice blend and add a distinctive aroma not shown in the video demonstration.
- For best flavor, toast whole spices carefully until aromatic but not burnt.
- Once ground, store Garam Masala in an airtight container away from light to preserve freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 5% |
| Fat | 2.8g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Sodium | 5.5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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