Garam Masala – Indian spice mix

Garam Masala is an important part of the Indian spice box. It is used in all kinds of savory preparation. It is used along with other spice mixes as well as by itself in a dish. It is generally added to the dish at the end of cooking to retain the aroma of the spices.

It is mainly used in the north Indian cuisine. It is added to rice dishes, rotis such as palak paratha, methi paratha. It is a must for the curry dishes as well as savory snacks.

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How to make Garam-Masala

Ingredients

• Coriander seeds – 250 gms
• Cumin seeds – 10 gms
• black pepper seeds - 10 gms
• cloves - 10 gms
• cinnamon - 10 gms
• cardamom - 10 gms
• fennel seeds - 25 gms
• Poppy seeds - 25 gms
• nutmeg - 10 gms
• dry ginger - 10 gms

Cooking

1. Roast all the ingredients separately using a few drops of oil.
2. Grind to a fine powder.

Store into an airtight container. You can use it for 6 months or more.

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