Easy Indian Recipes

Garam Masala – This is the main spice mixture of Indian cooking. It is a hot and aromatic powder and is added at the end of cooking.

Garam masala ingredients:
15 Peppercorns
8 Cinnamon
8 Cardamom
2 tsp Cumin
2 tsp Coriander
8 Cloves
2  Bay leaf
1 Mace flower

The making of Garam masala
Heat up a frying pan with low heat. Toss all the ingredients, and stir till fragrant.
Remove from heat, and place onto a plate. When it turns to room temperature, add all to a blender, grind it till fine powder.
Keep it to an air tight container, use when needed.

  

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