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:
Vegetable Rolls
Aloo Paratha
Paneer Paratha
Tofu Paratha
Khara Biscuit / Indian Masala Cookies (My favorite recipe to use garam masala!)
Black Eyed Peas Curry
Dum Aloo
Egg Curry
Mixed Vegetable Kurma (Another favorite!)
Palak Tofu
Basil Rice
Methi and Lima Beans Rice
Tomato rice
Spinach Rice
Also do check out my newly acquired Salt and Pepper Shaker!
Aloo Paratha
Paneer Paratha
Tofu Paratha
Khara Biscuit / Indian Masala Cookies (My favorite recipe to use garam masala!)
Black Eyed Peas Curry
Dum Aloo
Egg Curry
Mixed Vegetable Kurma (Another favorite!)
Palak Tofu
Basil Rice
Methi and Lima Beans Rice
Tomato rice
Spinach Rice
Also do check out my newly acquired Salt and Pepper Shaker!
Nothing will beat the homemade masala powder, great looking garam masala.
ReplyDeleteA very useful ingredient in any Indian Pantry!...The smell itself is so delectable....
ReplyDeletegood one Divya!:) Hopefully the block will go away soon!;)
Lovely home made garam masala.Will book mark and try.
ReplyDeleteThe salt and pepper shakers look so cute.
ReplyDeleteHomemade masala powder always is good and tastes better than others...
ReplyDeletesounds a delicious garam masala. Cannot wait to meet you tomorrow and that pair of salt/pepper, is super duper cute :)
ReplyDeletei bet the kitchen would be filled with a nice aroma when roasting these spices!! and those salt and pepper shakers r damn cute !
ReplyDeleteHome-made garama masala always rocks. way better the stale-store-bought-ones. :). that salt & pepper pair is so saucy. ;)
ReplyDeleteHope all is well on your side Divya
Hugs,
Siri
Such an aromatic garam masala!! Thx for sharing...
ReplyDeleteHomemade garam masala always gud,Love this salt/pepper shake...
ReplyDeleteloved the clicks .. this one is a must have in the pantry
ReplyDeleteinch pinch .. i've the same salt n pepper holders :))
ReplyDeleteSuch an aromatic garam masala...thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeletetasty home made garam masala it has good aroma
ReplyDeleteHehe love the shaker! Homemade spice is always better than the store bought!
ReplyDeleteI love the aroma of garam masala.How about the show me the curry event?
ReplyDeleteFresh garam masala must be so aromatic.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovey-dovey pair of salt and pepper shakers :)
All the best for your exams.
Homemade garam masala always rocks, and cuteeee salt and pepper shakers :))
ReplyDeleteThose shakers are cute!!
ReplyDeleteTbose shakers are too cute!
ReplyDeleteHome made garam masala is the best...
ReplyDeleteAnd the shakers are so romantic ;)