Garam Masala

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I needed this to make butter chicken one night and didn't have any on hand. I keep a well stocked spice cabinet and was able to come up with this.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 /2 cup

Ingredients

  • cup cumin seeds

  • 3 tablespoons coriander seeds

  • 3 (4 inch) cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces

  • 5 bay leaves

  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg

  • 5 whole star anise pods

  • 14 green cardamom pods

  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves

  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

  • 1 teaspoon ground mace

Directions

  1. Toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, nutmeg, anise pods, cardamom pods, cloves, peppercorns, and mace together in a skillet over medium heat until very fragrant and you can literally see the scent rising into the air, 8 to 12 minutes; remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

  2. Pour the spice mixture into a grinder; grind into a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

34 Calories
1g Fat
7g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 34
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 109mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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