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
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
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Step1Heat 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.
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Step2Add 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.
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Step3In 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
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Calories
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Total Fat
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Protein
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Total Carbohydrate
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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
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- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
FreeCarbohydrate Choice
0Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
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