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Garam Masala - (North Indian Dried Spice Mixture)

Courses: Sauces
Serves: 1 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons 30mlCoriander seeds
1 tablespoon 15mlCuminseed
  Seeds from 10 cardamom pods
2 teaspoons 10mlMustard seeds
2 teaspoons 10mlFenugreek
2 teaspoons 10mlBlack peppercorns
1 teaspoon 5mlWhole cloves - (heaping)
  Three-inch cinnamon stick - broken in half

Recipe Instructions

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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