Homemade Garam Masala Powder ~ Day 95

Garam masala is a quintessential spice blend used in North Indian cooking.  It is a mix of more than 10 to 15 aromatic spices, which are slightly roasted and blend into a smooth powder.  It is extremely easy to make at home and tastes so much better than a store bought powder.  You should be able to get all the spices used in this recipe, in any Indian store or online.

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Preparation time: 10 minutes

Yields: 1/2 cup

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Ingredients:

• Coriander seeds - 1/4 cup
• Cumin seeds - 2 tbsp
• Black peppercorns - 2 tbsp
• Fennel seeds - 1 tbsp
• Cinnamon sticks - 2
• Cloves - 6
• Green cardamom - 6
• Black cardamom - 2
• Mace - 3
• Bay leaves (dried) - 2
• Freshly grated Nutmeg powder - 1 tsp

Method:

1. Dry roast all the ingredients (except nutmeg powder) in a skillet, over low heat for 2 minutes.  Let cool.
2. Grind into a smooth powder along with nutmeg powder, using a coffee grinder or a blender.
3. Store in an airtight container.