Garam masala

Name: Garam masala
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 2 blades of mace; 1 tsp green cardamom seeds, from about 20 pods; 2 cloves; 2 tbsp of coriander seeds; 1 tbsp of cumin seeds; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 1 tsp white peppercorns

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easy
15 minutes

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This foundational Indian spice blend is easy to make at home, and tastes even better with freshly ground and toasted spices. This recipe needs a spice grinder to break down the mace blades and bay leaves.

First published in 2023

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1 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 cinnamon stick
2 blades of mace
1 tsp green cardamom seeds, from about 20 pods
2 cloves
2 tbsp of coriander seeds
1 tbsp of cumin seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp white peppercorns

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Spice grinder

Method

Toast the spices in a dry frying pan until they are fragrant and slightly darker in colour, taking care not to burn them – move them around fairly constantly with a wooden spoon or toss the pan to ensure they are evenly toasted and don’t catch

1 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 cinnamon stick
2 blades of mace
1 tsp green cardamom seeds, from about 20 pods
2 cloves
2 tbsp of coriander seeds
1 tbsp of cumin seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp white peppercorns

Transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a powder

The garam masala can be stored in an airtight container for up to six months

First published in 2023

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