Recipe courtesy of Anjum Anand
Garam Masala
- Level: Easy
- Total: 5 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Yield: 1 jar
Ingredients
4 dried bay leaves
7 black cardamom pods, seeds only*
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 whole cloves
Directions
- Every Indian chef has their own version of this classic spice mix.
- Grind the dried bay leaves, cardamom seeds, peppercorns, cumin seed, ground cinnamon and whole cloves together to a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Store the mixture in a vacuum-sealed jar in a cool, dark place. The garam masala will keep for several months.
Cook’s Note
*Can be found at specialty Asian markets.
