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Garam Masala

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Homemade Punjabi garam masala powder
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Punjabi
Garam Masala
Recipe: The Quintessential North Indian Spice Blend

20 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
10
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North Indian food would not be complete without the fragrant and hearty Punjabi garam masala. The “hot spice blend” in garam masala doesn’t really mean hot; rather, it describes the way it warms food, making it ideal for the chilly winters in Punjab. In traditional Punjabi cuisine, this masala is used to enhance the flavour and fragrance of hearty foods such as dals, meat curries, and sabzis. When the weather turns cold, the energy-balancing warming spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves are at their peak, making garam masala all the more essential. Here’s an easy-to-make Punjabi garam masala recipe for your ease.

Ingredients

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50gCumin seeds
50gGreen cardamom pods
30gBlack peppercorns
20g Fennel seeds
10gCinnamon stick
10gCloves
10gBay leaves
10gDry ginger powder
2whole Nutmeg
30gCoriander seeds

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prep Spices

For uniformity, measure each spice precisely. Split the cinnamon sticks into small pieces and crush the nutmeg slightly so that the crushing is consistent.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prep Spices
2 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Toast Whole Spices
8 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Cool and Combine
2 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Grind the Masala
3 Minutes