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Garam Masala

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This Indian spice mix shows up in a lot of recipes and it’s very handy to keep a supply in the spice cupboard.

Ingredients

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  • 4 Tbls Coriander Seeds
  • 1 Tbls Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Tbls Black Peppercorns
  • 1 1/2 tsp Black Cumin Seeds
  • 5 Cardamom Pods
  • 4 Black Cardamom Pods
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dry Ginger

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients except the ground ginger in a dry pan on medium heat. Toast, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes until the spices become fragrant. Let cool.
  2. Remove the seeds from cardamom and black cardamom pods.
  3. Place the spices in a spice grinder and add the ginger as well.
  4. Grind until you have a powdery spice mix
  5. Store in an airtight container

Notes

This recipe varies from household to household in India. You can change it to suit your personal tastes.