Garam Masala Food

GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• In a food processor, preferably the nut and coffee grinder kind, grind cardamom seeds for about 15 - 20 seconds, it should be in a powder form by then.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, EXCEPT cinnamon, to the processor, and processor for a further 15 - 20 seconds.
• Put all the processed ingredients in to a small frying pan, with NO OIL, and fry over a very low heat for 5 or 6 minutes, it should smell warm, but not burnt.
• Take off the stove, and add the cinnamon.
• Leave in a dry place for the spices to cool off for a few minutes.
• Put in an air tight container and use as needed!
• Enjoy!

GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• Dry roast the spices, except mace, stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until it extrudes a spicy aroma and turns several shades darker. Let cool completely and then grind with mace to a fine powder. Store in an air tight container up to 3 months.;

GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• 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.

GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300F.
• Place cardamom pods in a spice grinder or coffee mill and pulse lightly.
• Sift out husks, removing any stray seeds inside; discard husks.
• Place cardamom seeds, cinnamon,cloves, peppercorns, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds on a baking sheet.
• Roast the spices in the oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until spices become fragrant and slightly darker, but not burnt.
• Cool spices, and grind in a spice grinder or spice mill to a fine powder.
• Add the nutmeg and stir well.
• Store mixture in an airtight container until needed, no more than three months.

GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• Toast and grind all the spices together.
• Store in a tightly sealed jar for several months.