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Homemade 5-Ingredient Garam Masala

EASY 5-ingredient Homemade Garam Masala Recipe to make authentic Indian food at home!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: oz
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoon cloves
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sticks crushed
  • ¾ tablespoon green cardamom pods
  • 1 tablespoon shah jeera / black cumin seeds or regular cumin seeds

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Cool spices and then grind fine in a coffee or spice grinder. Store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.

Notes

  • Notes:
  • I use whole green cardamom pods in this recipe and not just the seeds. Roast and grind them whole.