Recipe

The Magic Spice - Garam Masala Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mystic_river1 / All my dishes 6 months, 2 weeks ago This easy-to-make spice blend is the heart of most Indian dishes. A combination of different spices, it probably has as many recipes as there are families in India! Here is a basic one. Once you get a feel for the taste it gives your cooking, experim... More Prep:10m Cook:25m Servings:20	Mystic_rive
	coriander cumin peppercorns cumin ginger cardamom cloves cinnamon bay leaaves

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Ingredients

4 tbsps coriander seeds

1 tbsp cumin seeds

1 tbsp black peppercorns

1 1/2 tsps black cumin seeds (shahjeera)

1 1/2 tsps dry ginger

3/4 tsp black cardamom (3-4 large pods approx)

3/4 tsp cloves

3/4 tsp cinnamon (2 X 1” pieces)

3/4 tsp crushed bay leaves

Directions

Heat a heavy skillet on a medium flame and gently roast all ingredients (leave cardamom in its pods till later) except the dry ginger, till they turn a few shades darker. Stir occasionally. Do not be tempted to speed up the process by turning up the heat as the spices will burn on the outside and remain raw on the inside.

When the spices are roasted turn off the flame and allow them to cool.

Once cooled, 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 clean, dry coffee grinder.

Store in an air-tight container in a cool, dark place.

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mumtazcatering 6 months, 2 weeks ago said:
You are spot on with this one Joymarie !!!!!i agree it is a definite Must especially in curries

jimrug1 6 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I am a firm believer in making up your own spice mixtures. So much better tasting. This is one of my favorites. So aromatic. Thanks for the combo... Jim

mjcmcook 6 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Hi...
I always like to know the special spices used in
ethnic cuisines. This sounds authentic to me!
Thanks for sharing...mjcmcook...."5"...!

mystic_river1 6 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Hi and thanks for the 5 and nice comment on the Magic Spice - Garam Masala Recipe
I give it in pretty jars that I handpaint (very simply) for Christmas every year. Enjoy

trigger 6 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I have made this in my coffee grinder the aroma you get while toasting the seeds is incredible.
I enjoy making it for that reason alone.
Michael

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