5 from 3 votes
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Servings:
16
tablespoons
Calories:
21 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Condiments
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 3 star anise
- 4 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon cloves
- ½ nutmeg whole
- 10 green cardamom pods
- 4 black cardamom pods
- 4 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
Instructions
- Add all the spices to a large sauté pan.
- Next, toast the spices over low heat while constantly stirring until it becomes very fragrant and very lightly browned on the seeds.
- 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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21
% 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.