Dec 3, 2010

Garam Masala


I am lately having a cooking and blogging block! Though my bookmarked folder is overflowing, I hardly have any interest to try new recipes. And that is the reason you don't find much recipes here! Hopefully, I should start cooking and baking once my exams are done! This garam masala recipe is my mother-in-laws. it is really really flavorful and a little goes a long way! I have been using the same recipe ever since our marriage and she never forgets to keep us fully stocked after each India visit.

This garam masala tastes a bit different than the store bought ones. I have listed a few recipe in which I have used this garam masala. Do try and enjoy!

Ingredients
Coriander seeds / Dhania - 100g
Cumin / Jeera seeds - 100g
Cinnamon sticks/ Pattai - 20g
Cloves / Lavangam - 20g
Black pepper corns / Milagu (optional) - 20g
Cardamom / Elakkai - 50g
Bay leaves - 3
Nutmeg / Jathikai - 2
Directions
Toast all the above ingredients in a saucepan on a low flame. Take care the spices do not burn.

Grind them in a mixie or a spice grinder into a coarse powder. Store in an airtight jar for future use.

Some recipes in which this garam masala can be used:

21 comments:

  1. Nothing will beat the homemade masala powder, great looking garam masala.

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  2. A very useful ingredient in any Indian Pantry!...The smell itself is so delectable....
    good one Divya!:) Hopefully the block will go away soon!;)

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  3. Lovely home made garam masala.Will book mark and try.

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  4. The salt and pepper shakers look so cute.

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  5. Homemade masala powder always is good and tastes better than others...

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  6. sounds a delicious garam masala. Cannot wait to meet you tomorrow and that pair of salt/pepper, is super duper cute :)

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  7. i bet the kitchen would be filled with a nice aroma when roasting these spices!! and those salt and pepper shakers r damn cute !

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  8. Home-made garama masala always rocks. way better the stale-store-bought-ones. :). that salt & pepper pair is so saucy. ;)

    Hope all is well on your side Divya

    Hugs,
    Siri

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  9. Such an aromatic garam masala!! Thx for sharing...

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  10. Homemade garam masala always gud,Love this salt/pepper shake...

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  11. loved the clicks .. this one is a must have in the pantry

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  12. inch pinch .. i've the same salt n pepper holders :))

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  13. Such an aromatic garam masala...thanks for sharing...

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  14. tasty home made garam masala it has good aroma

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  15. Hehe love the shaker! Homemade spice is always better than the store bought!

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  16. I love the aroma of garam masala.How about the show me the curry event?

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  17. Fresh garam masala must be so aromatic.

    What a lovey-dovey pair of salt and pepper shakers :)

    All the best for your exams.

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  18. Homemade garam masala always rocks, and cuteeee salt and pepper shakers :))

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  19. Home made garam masala is the best...
    And the shakers are so romantic ;)

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