Garam Masala - (North Indian Dried Spice Mixture) Recipe - Cooking Index
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Coriander seeds |
1 tablespoon | 15ml | Cuminseed |
Seeds from 10 cardamom pods | ||
2 teaspoons | 10ml | Mustard seeds |
2 teaspoons | 10ml | Fenugreek |
2 teaspoons | 10ml | Black peppercorns |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Whole cloves - (heaping) |
Three-inch cinnamon stick - broken in half |
Heat a dry small skillet over moderately-high heat until it is hot and in it toast the spices in batches if necessary, stirring frequently and covering the skillet when the mustard seeds begin to pop, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are several shades darker and fragrant, being careful not to let them burn.
In a mortar with a pestle or in an electric coffee grinder grind the toasted spices to a powder and transfer the powder to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. The garam masala keeps, covered and chilled, for 1 month.
This recipe yields about 1/2 cup.
Source:
COOKING LIVE with Sara Moulton - (Show # CL-9201) - from the TV FOOD - NETWORK
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