How to Make Garam Masala - Savory Suitcase

How to Make Garam Masala

Boost your Northern Indian curry game with our garam masala by toasting and grinding cardamom seeds, coriander seeds, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, bay leaves, and black peppercorns!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 6

Course Spice Blend

Cuisine Indian

Servings tsp

Calories 23 kcal

Ingredients

1/4 tsp coriander seeds
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 green cardamom pods seeds
1 bay leaf
6 black peppercorns
6 cloves

Instructions

1. Remove the Cardamom Seeds from the Pods

Break open cardamom pods, discard the shells, and set aside the seeds.

2. Toast the Spices

Place a dry saucepan on the stovetop at medium-low heat.
Add coriander seeds, cumin seeds, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, cardamom seeds, black peppercorns, and cloves to a dry saucepan.
Dry sauté the spices for 30 seconds to 1 minute, to toast them.
Allow the spices to cool after toasting them.

3. Grind the Spices

Add whole and ground spices to a coffee grinder and grind them into a powder.
The powder is now ready for use.

Nutrition

Calories: 23kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg

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