Garam masala powder is basically a blend of ground spices which is used for seasonings of curries and snacks recipes. Perhaps this garam masala powder is one of the most popular masala or spice powder used the world over.
Garam Masala Powder (Popularly Used Across India & World Over)
Course: Main Course, Veg Starters, VegCuisine: IndianDifficulty: MediumServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
15
minutesIngredients
¼ cup coriander seeds / dhaniya
2 tbsp cumin seeds / jeera
1 tsp black pepper / kali mirch
1 flower star anise / chakr phool
10 cloves / lavang
3-inch cinnamon stick / dalchini
½ nutmeg / jaayaphal
13 pods cardamom / elachi
2 tsp fennel / saunf
4-7 bay leaf / tej patta
Directions
- In a large heavy bottomed pan dry roast coriander seed. Roast on low to medium flame.
- Transfer to the bowl and allow to cool.
- Furthermore, dry roast cumin seeds. Roast on low to medium flame.
- Transfer to the same bowl and allow to cool.
- Also, dry roast black pepper, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, nutmeg and cardamom.
- Transfer to the same bowl and allow to cool.
- Further, dry roast fennel seeds. Do not over roast as they will lose flavors.
- Also, roast bay leaf till they turn slightly crisp.
- Transfer to the bowl and allow to cool completely.
- Furthermore, once the dried spices are cooled completely transfer to the mixer jar and blend to fine powder.
- Blend to smooth and fine powder. Also sieve if there are too many fibers.
- Finally, store the garam masala powder in air tight jar and use to prepare curries, dal or sabzis.
