Easy Homemade Garam Masala Spice Blend with Toasted Whole Indian Spices

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Easy homemade garam masala is a quick Indian spice blend made with cumin, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Use it at the end of cooking to add warm, rounded spice without heavy heat.
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Servings
Servings 12 tsp

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • tsp ground coriander
  • tsp ground cardamom
  • tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Measure all spices into a small bowl.
    1 tbsp ground cumin, 1½ tsp ground coriander, 1½ tsp ground cardamom, 1½ tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp ground cloves, ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • Whisk until evenly combined and no clumps remain.
  • Transfer to an airtight jar. Store in a cool, dark cupboard and use within 3 months.

Chef's notes

Add garam masala near the end of cooking to preserve its aroma. For a fresher blend, toast whole spices lightly, cool, then grind before mixing.
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 20mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.4g (2%) | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Vitamin E: 0.03mg | Vitamin K: 1µg (1%) | Folate: 0.2µg

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