Garam Masala
From its roots in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom to its modern-day culinary applications, Garam Masala is a treasure trove of flavor and fragrance
Servings 48 people
Calories 2kcal
Cost $5
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg