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How To Make Garam Masala Spice Mix Powder At Home

Name: How To Make Garam Masala Spice Mix Powder At Home
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ¾ Cup Coriander Seed Or Dhaniya, ½ Cup Cumin Or Jeera, 1 Tsp Of Caraway Or Shah Jeera, 2 Tbsp Of Pepper Or Kali Mirch, 3 Pieces Of Dried Red Chilli, 5 Pieces Of Star Anis Or Chakra Phool, 3-inch Of Cinnamon Or Dalchini, 2 Pieces Of Mace Or Javitri, 5 Pieces Of Black Cardamom, 2 Pieces Of Nutmeg Or Jaiphal, 3 Tsp Of Cardamom Or Elachi, 1 Tbsp Of Clove Or Lavang, 2 Tsp Of Fennel Or Saunf, 5 Pieces Of Bay Leafs Or Tej Patta, 1 Tsp Of Ginger Powder

Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to make garam masala at home. Keep reading to learn more. 

Shivangi Sarkar

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Updated:- 2024-07-29, 19:56 IST

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Indian food is world-renowned for its flavours, and one of the main reasons behind that is garam masala. This flavourful blend of spices is added to almost every Indian dish. Keep reading to learn more about how to make garam masala spice mix powder at home.

What Is Garam Masala?

Garam masala, typically made up of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin, and coriander, is a fragrant Indian spice blend. It adds a rich, complex flavour when used in a variety of dishes. This adaptable seasoning enhances stews, soups, and curries and is a favourite among Indians globally.

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How To Make Authentic Garam Masala At Home

Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to make garam masala at home:

Take a thick pan and add ¾ cup of coriander seeds. Start roasting it on a low flame.
Keep roasting it until the spices start becoming fragrant and then keep it aside.
Next, add ½ cup of cumin and 1 tablespoon of caraway. Keep roasting these on a low flame. Once it turns fragrant, keep it aside.
Take 2 tablespoons of pepper and 3 pieces of dried red chilli and add it to the thick pan. Roast it till it is fragrant and the chilli turns crisp, and then keep it aside.
Next, add five pieces of star anise, 3-inch cinnamon, 2 pieces of mace, 5 pieces of black cardamom, 2 pieces of nutmeg, 3 teaspoons of cardamom, 1 tablespoon of clove, 2 teaspoons of fennel, and 5 pieces of bay leaves.
Keep roasting the spices till they become fragrant, but keep a close eye to ensure they don’t burn.
Cool all the spices, then add them all to a mixer and add 1 teaspoon of ginger powder.
Blend it all into a spice mix powder.
Your homemade garam masala is ready! Store it in an airtight container to ensure it doesn’t go bad.

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Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to make garam masala at home.

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Vegetarian Recipe

Total Time: 15 min

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Servings: 1

Level: Medium

Course: Others

Calories: 1

Cuisine: Indian

Author: Shivangi Sarkar

Ingredients

¾ Cup Coriander Seed Or Dhaniya
½ Cup Cumin Or Jeera
1 Tsp Of Caraway Or Shah Jeera
2 Tbsp Of Pepper Or Kali Mirch
3 Pieces Of Dried Red Chilli
5 Pieces Of Star Anis Or Chakra Phool
3-inch Of Cinnamon Or Dalchini
2 Pieces Of Mace Or Javitri
5 Pieces Of Black Cardamom
2 Pieces Of Nutmeg Or Jaiphal
3 Tsp Of Cardamom Or Elachi
1 Tbsp Of Clove Or Lavang
2 Tsp Of Fennel Or Saunf
5 Pieces Of Bay Leafs Or Tej Patta
1 Tsp Of Ginger Powder

Step

Step 1:
Start roasting ¾ cup of coriander seeds in a thick pan over medium flame.
Step 2:
Roast it till its aromatic and then keep it aside.
Step 3:
Next, roast ½ cup of cumin and 1 tablespoon of caraway till they become fragrant and then keep it aside.
Step 4:
Roast 2 tablespoons of pepper and 3 dried red chillies till it becomes fragrant and the chillies become crisp and keep it aside.
Step 5:
Roast add five pieces of star anise, 3-inch cinnamon, 2 pieces of mace, 5 pieces of black cardamom, 2 pieces of nutmeg, 3 teaspoons of cardamom, 1 tablespoon of clove, 2 teaspoons of fennel, and 5 pieces of bay leaves till its fragrant and then keep it aside.
Step 6:
Once all spices have cooled add them all to a blender.
Step 7:
Grind it all till it turns into a homemade garam masala powder.