Homemade Spice Blends: Garam Masala Spice Mix
A sprinkle of this homemade Garam Masala Spice Mix allows you to enjoy an authentic flavorful bite in any Indian-inspired meal!
Ingredients
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
- 10 green cardamom pods
- 8 black cardamom pods
- 15 cloves
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 2 dried red chiles
Instructions
- Toast the seeds in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir occasionally for about 10 minutes, or until crackling, fragrant, and well toasted.
- Allow the toasted seeds to cool for a few minutes.
- Grind them in a blender, or a spice grinder, until they turn into fine powder.
- Store your homemade Garam Masala spice in an airtight container or a spice jar. Sprinkle it over your favorite meals and enjoy!
Notes
Tips for Satisfactory results
- For an easier version, use powder spices instead of seeds. Simply mix everything together, then store them in an airtight container or a spice jar.
- This spice mix can be tailored to your specific tastes. If you feel that adding any other spice to the mix might enhance the taste, then feel free to experiment with it!
- If you are using spice seeds, make sure you clean them thoroughly just in case you were dealing with chemically treated products. This removes any infestations and prolongs shelf life.
- If you are short on any ingredient, then indulge in a just-as-tasty Garam Masala substitute. Simply mix 1-part cumin with ΒΌ part allspice. And if you think about their individual components, you will realize that this blend actually makes sense!