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Friday, June 10, 2011

How to make Garam Masala

Let's say you are making coffee for a group of 10 people. You ask them how they take their coffee, there will be at least 5 different answers.
Same goes with the recipe of Garam Masala. There are many different recipes for this varying in some of the additional spices depending on which state of India the recipe came from. What I have listed is the basic Garam Masala recipe. It is so easy that I don't see why people should buy the packet of already powdered one. I really don't.


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Adapted from - 660 Curries
Ingredients:
Dried Bay leaves - 4
Coriander Seeds - 2 TBSP
Black Pepper corns - 1 TBSP
Cumin Seeds - 1 TBSP
Black Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Green Cardamom - 6
Black Cardamom - 2
Cinnamon Sticks - 2 sticks (3")

Method:
Powder all the ingredients in a spice blender or mortar and pestle. Mix well and store in an air tight container and use within 3 months. Makes about 1/3 cup or 6 TBSP.
See, I told you it is so simple especially if you have a spice grinder.

Happy Friday everyone.
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12 comments:

  1. MélangeJune 10, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I never buy ready made masalas.However good they say,I never feel it the way we prepare.And as you said here,in India,we need different styles of masalas for different regions.For example we in Kerala prepare garam masalas by just roast-grinding fennel seeds,cardamom,cloves and cinnamon.Some add pepper seeds too.Where as while making Biriyani,we have a totally different masala adding cumin,kaala jeera,maze and all.I already have posted the regular one.

    The one you posted here is totally a different flavour to me.Am trying to enjoy the aroma..the last picture looks extremely original and exotic!!

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  2. Hamaree RasoiJune 10, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Thanks for sharing the method to prepare garam masala. Would try preparing at home .

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  3. Sobha ShyamJune 10, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    This is a great post..sure the homemade masala is best..i am already ur follower..do drop at my space as time permits..

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  4. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    True, everyone has their own recipe of garam masala or so I heard. I feel bad in saying, but I never made this at home, always used store-bought. May be I can start using this recipe :)

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  5. Priya SureshJune 10, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Nothing will beat the fresh home made masala powder, seriously i havent prepared garam masala yet at home, fabulous post..

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  6. TorviewtorontoJune 10, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    flavourful aromatic garam masala

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  7. SpiceJune 10, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Champa, same pinch...yeterday was my masala making day, grounded lot of spices as I prefer to buy whole & grind it once in couple of weeks...I was worried that my grinder's motor might give up on me but I kept giving it a little rest between batches & we both survived....though any one coming near to me would have def. sneezed...power of freshly ground spices :-) & O'course made a batch of garam masala....in north we don't use mustard seeds....

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  8. Rinku NaveenJune 10, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Great post Champa!
    First time here. Very interesting blog..

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  9. Aruna ManikandanJune 11, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Nice informative post dear :)

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  10. ArchanaJune 11, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Bookmarked dear. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. NithaJune 11, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    great post dear..

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  12. UnknownJune 11, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Making garam masala at home sounds like a nice idea

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