Garam Masala Indian Recipe

Garam Masala Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• makes 1 1/2 cups
• 1/4 cup cumin seeds
• 6 to 8 (2-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 8 to 10 black cardamoms
• 2 tablespoons green cardamom pods
• 2 tablespoons cloves
• 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns
• 10 to 12 Indian bay leaves
• 1 nutmeg (optional)

Method

1. Combine all the ingredients and store in an airtight container for up to 1 year
2. To grind: In a spice grinder, grind the cinnamon sticks and nutmeg first until well ground, then add the rest of the spices and grind to a powder
3. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months
4. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months

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