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Garam Masala Kerala Style

Meera
5 from 2 votes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Course Basics, Spice Blend
Cuisine Indian
Servings 1 cup

Equipment

  • Small Skillet
  • Spice Grinder

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup whole green cardamom
  • ½ cup fennel seeds
  • 2 tbsp whole cloves
  • 3-4 1 inch cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tbsp whole black pepper corns
  • 1 tsp heaped ground nutmeg DO NOT TOAST

Instructions
 

  • Warm a skillet over low heat add the whole spices; fennel, cardamom, cinnamon, black peppercorns, and cloves. DO NOT ADD THE GROUND NUTMEG. Dry roast all of the whole spices for 5-7 minutes or until fragrant, tossing continuously to prevent burn spots and the spices to toast all sides.
  • Once aromatic, transfer the spices on to a plate or bowl, do not leave it in the pan to cool. Let the spices cool down add the ground nutmeg along with the whole spices to the spice blender, grind them pulsing and running it to a powder, it need not be fine.
  • Store in an airtight container away from light and use within 5-6 months for the best flavor.
Keyword garam masala, Spices
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