GARAM MASALA
OUR SECRET KASHMIRI FAMILY GARAM MASALA RECIPE.
This is the traditional garam masala recipe I never thought I would share! In Indian regional homes, the garam masala recipe is often kept secret from outsiders. It carries special meaning. I am so exited to share my Kashmiri grandmother’s garam masala recipe with you all.
Tips, uses and benefits of traditional Indian garam masala >
RECIPE DETAILS
Prep time: 5 minutes.
Dietary Style: Gluten Free. Vegetarian. Vegan. Dairy Free.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup black cardamom pods
- 1/2 cup green cardamom pods
- 1/3 cup cumin seed
- 1/4 cup cinnamon quill
- 1/4 cup dried bay leaf
- 1/8 cup each mace flower, whole nutmeg, clove buds
METHOD
How to make our secret Kashmiri garam masala recipe.
STEP 1
Combine all of the spice in a coffee / spice grinder, or thermomix, and blitz until powdered. Store in an airtight container and use within three months.
LEARN MORE ABOUT
USES AND BENEFITS OF GARAM MASALA
What does garam masala mean?
Garam masala directly translates as hot (garam) spice (masala). A more nuanced translation is that garam masala is made from a warm and earthy blend of spices that results in a warming spice blend.
What is garam masala?
Garam masala is a blend of whole, untoasted spices that are ground together to form a fine powder. Classic garam masala spices include nutmeg, clove, cinnamon or cassia, cumin seed, fennel seed, and coriander seed, among others.
When and how do I use garam masala?
Because garam masala is made from untoasted spice, it needs to be tempered via fat and heat at some point in the cooking process. If is often added to dal at the very end in the form of a tadka—garam masala tempered through ghee or mustard oil.
Does garam masala have nutritional benefits?
Like all spice blends, garam masala is a source of complex nutrients and a healthy way to make food delicious. Traditional Indian medicine says garam masala has anti-ageing properties, as well as being a powerful natural combat to cough and cold.
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