For the exploratory home chef, there's a world of undiscovered spices blending in the global pantry, and none offer as rich a tapestry of flavor as Garam Masala.
Garam Masala
This age-old spice blend, rooted in Indian cuisine, is like a family heirloom, handed down through generations, carrying with it stories of far-flung merchant routes and exotic encounters. But Garam Masala is not just an intriguing historical footnote; it’s a key player in the culinary symphony, elevating every dish it graces with its aromatic and piquant charm.
Garam Masala isn't just for the Indian pantry. Its warm, complex flavors lend themselves beautifully to a variety of dishes, elevating the cuisines of the world. When paired with meats and fish, it adds depth and complexity, whether you're making a Chicken Coconut Curry, a rub for a Grilled Steak, or a simple Sautéed Carrots and Zucchini.
Ingredients
Serves: 48 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 7 minutes
- 1 ½ teaspoon lightly dry-roasted cardamon pods
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, lightly dry-roasted
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, lightly dry-roasted
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, lightly dry-roasted
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- ¼ cinnamon stick, lightly dry-roasted
- ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- A pinch of grated nutmeg
How to Make Garam Masala
To dry roast, simply place the spices evenly on a baking sheet and place in a 350 F preheated oven for about 7 minutes, until the spices are fragrant and lightly colored. Let the spices cool before going further.
Grind the roasted cardamon pods, fennel, cumin, peppercorns, cinnamon and coriander in a coffee grinder.
Pass the ground spices through a strainer in a bowl and add the red pepper flakes, ginger and nutmeg.
Store in an airtight container.
More Indian-Inspired Recipes
If you love Indian-inspired food as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
- Delicious Butter Chicken
- Chicken with Creamy Tomato Curry
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Indian-Style Chicken Bites
- Grilled Tandoori Chicken
- Indian-Spiced Chicken and Roasted Butternut Salad
- Chicken Biryani
- Baked Indian-Style Lemongrass Chicken
- Spicy Indian Chicken Stir-Fry
📖 Recipe
Garam Masala
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoon lightly dry-roasted cardamon pods
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds lightly dry-roasted
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds lightly dry-roasted
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds lightly dry-roasted
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- ¼ cinnamon stick lightly dry-roasted
- ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- A pinch of grated nutmeg
Instructions
- To dry roast, simply place the spices evenly on a baking sheet and place in a 350 F preheated oven for about 7 minutes, until the spices are fragrant and lightly colored. Let the spices cool before going further.1 ½ teaspoon lightly dry-roasted cardamon pods, 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, ¼ cinnamon stick, ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, A pinch of grated nutmeg
- Grind the roasted cardamon pods, fennel, cumin, peppercorns, cinnamon and coriander in a coffee grinder.
- Pass the ground spices through a strainer in a bowl and add the red pepper flakes, ginger and nutmeg.
- Store in an airtight container.
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