Garam Masala Substitute

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5

3 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    1

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Garam Masala Substitute

For times when you don't have the poular Indian spice mix, garam masala, on hand. This recipe has garam masala substitues you can put together in no time.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 ingredient whole spices mix

  • coriander seeds
  • cumin seeds aka Jeera
  • green cardamom aka Elaichi

2 Ingredient ground spice mix

  • allspice
  • cumin powder aka Jeera powder

Other options

  • curry powder
  • Sambar masala
  • chole masala
  • ras el hanout Moroccan spice mix

Instructions

3-ingredient whole spice mix

  1. Combine coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and cardamom pods in a ratio of 2:1:0.5 to make this blend.Toast the spices in a dry skillet over medium heat until they release their aroma. Allow cooling before using a coffee grinder or a mortar and pestle to grind.

2-ingredient ground spice mix

  1. Combine four parts of cumin powder with one part of allspice.

Other options

  1. Start with 1/2 the amount suggested for garam masala with the spice blend you have on hand - Curry powder / Sambar masala / Chole masala / Morrocan spice mix. Taste and add more as needed to ensure you have a well-balanced dish.
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