Garam Masala
a mix of various spices and is a widely used spice blend.
Ingredients
- 20 gms Corainder seeds (dhaniya)
- 15 gms Cumin seeds (jeera)
- 5 gms Green cardamom (elaichi)
- 6 gms Cloves (laung)
- 5 gms Black pepper (kali mirch)
- 2 gms Cinnamom (dalchini)
- 4 gms Fennel seeds (sauf)
- 1 gm nutmeg (jaiphal)
- ½ star anise (chakraphool)
- 1 black cardamom (badi elaichi)
- 1 ½ strand Mace (javitri)
- 2 Bay leaves (tej patta)
Instructions
- Heat a pan.
- Add coriander seeds, cumin seeds and fennel seeds.
- Roast on low flame till the spices turn aromatic.
- Remove and keep aside.
- Add the remaining ingredients and roast on low flame till they turm aromatic.
- Allow the roasted ingredients to cool completely.
- Transfer the roasted ingredients to a mixer jar.
- Blend to a fine powder.
- Store in an airtight container and use as required.