Garam Masala

Hardware

• Saute pan
• Spice grinder

Ingredients

2	Tblsp		coriander seeds
2	Tblsp		whole cloves
2	Tblsp		whole cardamom seeds
4	Tblsp		cumin seeds
2			3 inch cinnamon sticks
2	Tblsp		black peppercorns
1			nutmeg seed

Procedure

1. Chop the nutmeg seed into a few large pieces.


2. In a dry saute pan, roast everything over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the seeds start to darken and give off a distinct aroma.


3. Let the mixture cool.


4. Chop the nutmeg chunks and the cinnamon sticks into small pieces.


5. Grind to a fine powder.


6. Use immediately or store in an air-tight jar.

Notes

Is this recipe “traditional” or “authentic”? I don’t know, nor do I care; it works for me. If you want something “authentic,” go look at someone else’s website.

If you don’t have a spice grinder you can use a mortar & pestle but it’s going to take a lot longer and it’s going to be a lot of work.

Rating

Difficulty:		Very easy
Time:		30 minutes
Precision:		4

Source

Adapted from The Indian Grocery Store Demystified, by Linda Bladholm.