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Garam Masala

Adapted from an internet recipe.
This is a shortcut to make a popular Indian spice used in many dishes. This can be made with whole spices or ground spices.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Spice Grinder , or Mortar & Pestle

Ingredients
  

For Ground Spices

  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground star anise

For Whole Spices

  • teaspoons whole cloves
  • 2 inch cinnamon stick
  • 30 cardamom pods
  • ¼ whole nutmeg, grated
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 2 pieces whole star anise

Instructions
 

  • For Ground Spices, simply mix together in a small bowl and store in a small airtight container and use as recipes state.
  • For Whole Spices, use a Spice Grinder or Mortar & Pestle and grind all the spices to a powder, store in a small airtight container and use as recipes state.

Notes

Used in Recipes Listed on this Site:
  • Chicken Tikka Masala (Pressure Cooker), made it, GO-TO recipe.
  • Pakistani Style Roast Chicken Thighs.
  • Garam Masala Pork Chops.
  • Aush (Afghani Chili) (Slow Cooker).
  • Indian Butter Chicken.