Garam Masala

Garam Masala

Recipe type: spice Yield: 2-4 Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15-25 mins Total time: 30 mins

A delicious masala made from scratch

Ingredients:

2 ea cinnamon sticks
3 ea bay leaves
6T cumin seeds
8T coriander seeds
1T green cardamom
1t black pepper, whole
5 ea cloves
1 ea dried red chili
1t mace
2 ea black cardamom
Pinch of ground nutmeg

Directions:

1. Toast all spices except ground nutmeg in a large pan over very low heat until just a shade darker and very fragrant.
2. Remove from heat and add in nutmeg.
3. When cool, grind fine using a spice or coffee grinder.
4. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
6. ** note, if using for a spice rub, the spice can be coarsely ground**

Published on May 18, 2017 by Teri Williams