Homemade 5-Ingredient Garam Masala
User Reviews
4.7
81 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
oz
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Indian
Homemade 5-Ingredient Garam Masala
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Homemade 5-Ingredient Garam Masala blends toasted whole spices including black peppercorns, cloves, crushed cinnamon, green cardamom pods, and cumin seeds. The spices are briefly roasted to release aroma, then ground finely to create a fragrant, warm spice mix for use in Indian cooking.
Description
This Homemade 5-Ingredient Garam Masala uses black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick pieces, whole green cardamom pods, and black cumin seeds. Each spice is lightly roasted in a dry pan until hot and fragrant, taking care not to burn them. Roasting enhances the essential oils and flavors.
After cooling, the spices are ground finely, typically using a coffee or dedicated spice grinder, creating a well-blended powder. This garam masala offers warm, pungent, and slightly sweet spice tones suitable for seasoning a variety of Indian dishes.
Because the spice blend is made from whole seeds and pods, it retains potency and freshness when stored in airtight containers away from sunlight.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoon cloves
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon stick crushed
- ¾ tablespoon green cardamom pods
- 1 tablespoon black cumin seeds or regular cumin seeds, or shah jeera
Instructions
- Lightly roast each spice in a small pan until they get hot, about a minute. Stir frequently. Make sure not to burn them by roasting them too long. The goal is to make them a bit toasty so they are easy to grind.
- Cool spices and then grind fine in a coffee or spice grinder. Store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.
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Notes
- Use whole green cardamom pods, not just the seeds, for fuller aroma.
- Roast spices briefly just until hot to avoid burning and bitterness.
- Cool spices fully before grinding to prevent moisture buildup.
- Store garam masala in an airtight container away from light to maintain freshness.
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