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Homemade Garam Masala

Ingredients

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  • Dried bay leaves, dried15 g
  • Black cardamom seeds75 g
  • Green cardamom seeds40 g
  • Cinnamon sticks, about 2.5 cm long20 stick
  • Whole cloves, whole20 g
  • Coriander seeds35 g
  • Cumin seeds20 g
  • Fennel seeds25 g
  • Mace20 g
  • Black peppercorns70 g
  • Rose leaves15 g
  • Ginger powder15 g

Method 3 steps

  1. Individually toast all the whole spices and herbs in a dry skillet over low heat, shaking, until a shade darker and aromatic. Make sure not to burn.

  2. Remove from the heat, transfer to a cool container, and let cool.

  3. Using a grinder, blender, or mortar, grind/pound all the herbs and spices together to make an even powder.

Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)