Friday, October 17, 2025

Garam Masala

๐ŸŒถ️ How to make Garam Masala at home
๐Ÿง‚ Ingredients (in grams)
* Coriander seeds (เคงเคจिเคฏा) – 40 grams
* Cumin seeds (เคœीเคฐा) – 25 grams
* Black peppercorns (เค•ाเคฒी เคฎिเคฐ्เคš) – 20 grams
* Cloves (เคฒौंเค—) – 10 grams
* Green cardamom (เคนเคฐी เค‡เคฒाเคฏเคšी) – 10 grams
* Black cardamom (เคฌเคก़ी เค‡เคฒाเคฏเคšी) – 5 grams
* Cinnamon stick (เคฆाเคฒเคšीเคจी) – 10 grams
* Bay leaves (เคคेเคœ เคชเคค्เคคा) – 3 to 4 leaves
* Dry ginger (เคธौंเค ) – 10 grams
* Nutmeg (เคœाเคฏเคซเคฒ) – ½ piece
* Mace (เคœाเคตिเคค्เคฐी) – 2 blades
* Fennel seeds (เคธौंเคซ) – 10 grams
* Star anise (เคšเค•्เคฐ เคซूเคฒ) – 1 piece
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Preparation Method
1. Dry Roast the Spices:
* Heat a heavy-bottomed pan on low flame.
* Add all the whole spices except **nutmeg** and roast gently for 2–3 minutes until aromatic.
* Stir continuously to avoid burning. Do not over-roast.

2. Cool the Spices:
* Spread the roasted spices on a plate.
* Let them cool completely to avoid moisture in grinding.

3. Grind to a Fine Powder:
* Add the cooled spices and nutmeg to a dry grinder or spice mill.
* Grind to a fine powder in batches if necessary.

4. Store Properly:
* Transfer to an airtight glass jar.
* Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
* Best used within 3 months for full aroma.

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✅ Tips for Best Results
* Use fresh and good-quality whole spices.
* Avoid grinding when the spices are warm.
* For a more authentic Everest-style aroma, slightly increase the coriander and cumin


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