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Homemade Garam Masala

By Andrew Janjigian

Published on March 1, 2019

Time

5 minutes

Yield

Makes about 1 Cup

Homemade Garam Masala

Ingredients

3 tablespoons black peppercorns 4 teaspoons cardamom pods 3 teaspoons coriander seeds 2 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds 1 ½ (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

Before You Begin

For the best results, grind your own peppercorns.

Instructions

  1. Process all ingredients in spice grinder until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Mixture can be stored at room temperature in airtight container for up to 1 year.
Homemade Garam Masala
Photography by Carl Tremblay. Styling by Chantal Lambeth.

Homemade Garam Masala

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Time

5 minutes

Yield

Makes about 1 Cup

Ingredients

3 tablespoons black peppercorns
4 teaspoons cardamom pods
3 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
1 ½ (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

Ingredients

3 tablespoons black peppercorns
4 teaspoons cardamom pods
3 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
1 ½ (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

Ingredients

3 tablespoons black peppercorns
4 teaspoons cardamom pods
3 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
1 ½ (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

Why This Recipe Works

This richly fragrant spice mixture (the term means “warm spice” in Hindi) is an essential component of Indian cooking. It adds warmth and earthy, floral depth to curries and meat. You can buy commercial versions, but grinding it yourself with whole spices is easy, and the pungency of a freshly ground mixture is well worth it.

Before You Begin

For the best results, grind your own peppercorns.

Instructions

  1. Process all ingredients in spice grinder until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Mixture can be stored at room temperature in airtight container for up to 1 year.

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