Garam Masala Recipe – Easy Homemade Spice Blend

Garam Masala Recipe – Easy Homemade Spice Blend
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Garam Masala Recipe

Garam Masala is good in so many dishes and this Garam Masala Recipe is a great blend with a nice balance of flavors. Plus it is Vegan Gluten-free and Paleo too!

This recipe is super easy and is made using ground spices that you most likely already have in the store cupboard. It can also be made using whole spices if that is what you have to hand, simply roast the spices first and then grind them up using a mortar and pestle.

It is really easy to double the ingredient to make a big batch if you use garam masala frequently, so you will have some garam masala blend to hand all the time.

What is garam masala?

Garam masala is made using Indian spices, it is used a lot in Indian cooking but is also a great way to add more flavor to many more dishes.

Garam means ‘hot’ and masala means ‘spices’, although garam masala is not a hot spice blend, it is more of a warming blend, due to the ingredients such as black pepper and cumin.

What are the ingredients in garam masala?

  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Cardamom
  • Black pepper
  • Cinnamon
  • Cloves
  • Nutmeg
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How to use garam masala?

Garam masala tastes great on roasts such as beef, chicken, lamb, or pork.

It is also a great addition to add to a spice rub for beef, pork, or chicken.

Perfect to add to Indian dishes, soups, and casseroles to give more flavor.

The great flavor is perfect to add to just about anything including fish dishes and vegetable dishes.

Try these recipes that use garam masala, Slow Cooker Indian Curry, or these delicious and easy Oriental Chicken Wings

Garam Masala Recipe

How to Store The Garam Masala Recipe

Place the blend in an airtight container and store it in a cool dry place, such as a pantry or cupboard for up to 6 months.

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Garam Masala Recipe

INGREDIENTS 

1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
1 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Coriander
1 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Cardamom
1 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS 

How to Make Garam Masala Recipe

1. Place all the ingredients, cumin, coriander, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and
nutmeg in a mixing bowl.

2. Mix the spices together using a spoon, until all the spices are evenly mixed.

3. Place the mix into an airtight container, and store it in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months

EQUIPMENT

Large Mixing Bowl

TIME

PREP TIME: 5 Minutes

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Garam Masala

Garam Masala Recipe

This recipe is super easy and is made using ground spices that you most likely already have in the store cupboard.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Mixes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 1 Jar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Coriander
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Cardamom
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Place all the ingredients, cumin, coriander, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and
  • nutmeg in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix the spices together using a spoon, until all the spices are evenly mixed.
  • Place the mix into an airtight container, and store it in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Keyword Garam Masala