Homemade Garam Masala Recipe

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Homemade Garam Masala Recipe

This easy-to-make homemade garam masala is an incredible blend of spices that is used in a myriad of delicious classic Indian recipes.

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
  • 3 star anise
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon cloves
  • ½ whole nutmeg
  • 10 green cardamom pods
  • 4 black cardamom pods
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
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Instructions

  1. Add all the spices to a large sauté pan.
  2. Next, toast the spices over low heat while constantly stirring until it becomes very fragrant and very lightly browned on the seeds.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a spice grinder and grind until it becomes like a powder. Store covered in a dark dry place until ready to use.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: You can make this recipe up to 1 month ahead of time.How to Store: Cover and keep in a cool dry place for up 3 months.
  • If you do not have star anise, substitute for 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds.
  • Use a mortar and pestle if you do not have a spice or coffee grinder.
  • If you cannot get a whole nutmeg, use a 1” piece of dried mace.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 21kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 29IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 21 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 21kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 29IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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