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Garam Masala

Updated Jul 28, 2011
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Some spice mixes can be pricey, so make your own instead. In 20 minutes, this flavorful concoction will be ready to add an exotic touch to your meal.

Garam Masala

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 5 black cardamom pods
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 6 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
  • 6 bay leaves

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat; add cardamom pods. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Press each pod between your thumb and forefinger to crack open; discard husks and reserve seeds.
  • Step 
    2
    Add remaining ingredients to skillet. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until cumin seeds turn brown and mixture is very fragrant. Transfer to glass dish; cool.
  • Step 
    3
    In spice grinder or clean coffee grinder, place spice mixture and reserved cardamom seeds. Grind 30 to 40 seconds or until spices are finely ground. Store in tightly sealed jar away from heat and light up to 3 months.

Nutrition

0 Calories
0g Total Fat
0g Protein
0g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon
Calories
0
Calories from Fat
0
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
0mg
0%
Potassium
10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
Free
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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