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Garam Masala

garam masala

Ingredients

  • - 1 tablespoon: Black & White Peppercorns
  • - teaspoon: Cloves
  • - 1.5 teaspoons : Black Cumin (Shahi Jeera)
  • - 1 tablespoon: Cumin Seeds
  • - teaspoon: Cinnamon
  • - teaspoon: Black Cardamom
  • - 1.5 teaspoon: Dru Ginger
  • - teaspoon: Crushed Bay Leaves
  • - 4 tablespoons: Coriander Seeds

Method

  • - Heat a heavy skillet on a medium flame and gently roast all ingredients except cardamom and dry ginger, till they turn a few shades darker.
  • - Stir occasionally and roast well.
  • - Turn of the flame and allow them to cool.
  • - Remove the cardamom seeds from their skins and mix them back with all the other roasted spices.
  • - Grind them all together, to a fine powder in a coffee grinder.
  • - Store in an air-tight container in a cool, dark place.