Mom's Homemade Garam Masala
Mom’s Homemade Garam Masala is a versatile masala or a spice blend that is fragrant, aromatic and hot and a must in Indian Pantry.
Servings: 750 grams
Ingredients
- 250 grams Black Pepper (Kali Mirch)
- 250 grams Dry Ginger Powder (Sonth)
- 250 grams Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
- 10 grams Clove (Long)
- 10 grams Cinnamon (Dalchini)
- 25 - 30 big size Bay Leaf (Tejpatta)
- 10 grams Mace (Javitri)
- 10 grams Long Pepper (Pipal/Pippali)
Instructions
- Sundry all the ingredients separately for 2-3 days.
- If Sun drying is not an option either microwave all the ingredients except Sonth (Dry ginger powder) one by one or dry roast it in on slow flame for 8-10 minutes until fragrant or you feel the moisture is released.
- Dry grind in a mixer grinder to a fine powder.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- As mentioned earlier, everything should be clean, dry and sterile.
- For daily use, always remove a small portion in a small jar or in your Masala Dabba (Spice Box)