Make Your Own Garam Masala Recipes and
Add Authentic Flavours to Your Indian Dishes

Head to South Asia, and especially India, and you'll find many variations of garam masala recipes with ingredients which will often vary greatly depending on the region and even from cook to cook. Below is my basic blend which only takes minutes to make.

What You'll Need: (makes about 7-8 tablespoons)

3 tbsp coriander seeds 
Seeds from 5 green cardamom pods
1 tbsp black peppercorns
4 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp chili powder (hot or mild)
2 tsp fennel seeds
2 tsp fenugreek seeds
2 tsp whole cloves
1 x 3 inch piece of cinnamon

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

  • Break up the cinnamon stick
  • Grind the cinnamon pieces along with the cardamom seeds, cloves, peppercorns and coriander, fennel and cumin seeds
  • Once ground, add to a bowl
  • Finally, add the chili powder to the bowl and combine thoroughly

Store in a cool place in an airtight jar and out of direct sunlight. Use within 6 months.

Note: Before grinding, you can dry toast the cloves, peppercorns and coriander, cumin and fennel seeds for extra flavour and aromas. 

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