Garam Masala-A South Asian Secret

Garam Masala is a very common Pakistani/Indian ingredient that you find in a number of South Asian recipes! Garam Masala is a combination of 8  ground spices that has a  unique flavor & a distinctive aroma. Having a home made fresh batch at hand makes it all the more better!

1. White Cumin Seeds- 1 cup
2. Whole Black Pepper – 1/2 cup
3. Cloves – 1/4 cup
4. Big Cardamom – 12 whole
5. Small Cardamom – 25 whole
6. Nutmeg (remove the shell) – 1 whole
7. Mace – 1 Tbsp
8. Cinnamon – 12 sticks (1 inch each)

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a bowl
2. Heat the ingredients in the microwave for 1 minute
3. Let the mix cool down
4. Blend the ingredients
5. Use a sieve to sift the ingredients

Your Garam Masala is ready for use to make delicious recipes! It can be stored dry at room temperature.