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Homemade Garama Masala Recipe (How to Make Garam Masala)
5 from 6 votes

Homemade Garama Masala Recipe (How to Make Garam Masala)

This Garam Masala recipe ("warming spices") is an aromatic blend of ground spices common in Indian cuisines, essential for your next Indian dish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 teaspoons
Calories: 10 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 10 green cardamom pods seeded and husks removed
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 8 cloves
  • 2 mace blades
  • 1/2 inch cinnamon stick piece
  • 2 bay leaf

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add all of the spices.
  2. Dry toast the spices in the hot skillet about 1 minute, or until they slightly darken and become fragrant. Do not let them burn.
  3. Transfer the toasted ingredients to a spice grinder (or use a mortar and pestle) and grind them into a fine powder.
  4. Use immediately. Store in an airtight container and keep in a cool, dark place.

Notes

  • Makes about 1/4 cup of garam masala.
  • Makes about 1/4 cup of garam masala.

Nutrition Information

Calories 10kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 39mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 9IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 teaspoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 10

% Daily Value*

Calories 10kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 39mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 9IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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