Today i am starting a series on basic recipes and the recipe for the day is Garam masala. Garam masala, commonly used in Indian cuisine, is a blend of various spices. When used in moderation it adds a lovely flavor to a lot of Indian gravies/curries. Every household in India has its own version of garam masala with different levels of spices. Garam Masala is very easy to make and can be stored for months together.
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Garam Masala
Author: Asha
Recipe type: Basics
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
- Coriander seeds, 3 tbspns
- Fennel seeds, 1 tbspn
- Cumin seeds, 1 tbspn
- Cloves, 5
- Cinnamon, 1 inch
- Bay Leaves, 3
- Cardamom pods, 4
- Black peppercorn, 1 tsp
- Star anise, 2 small
- Nutmeg, 1 small
Instructions
- Dry roast all the ingredients separately till you get a mild aroma.
- Once it is cool, grind it finely using a spice grinder.
- Store in an air tight container.
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