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Garam Masala

Garam Masala is an aromatic blend of spices used in a lot of Indian and Indian-inspired recipes. You can easily make this seasoning at home with just 7 ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Spice Blends
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 20 teaspoons
Calories: 6kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and mix until well combined.
    2 tablespoon ground cumin, 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 3 teaspoons black pepper, 3 teaspoons ground coriander, 2 teaspoons ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Use as needed.
  • Store in a jar with a lid away from direct sunlight.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Use fresh, dried herbs and spices for the best results.
  • If you don’t have or don’t like an ingredient, you can easily adjust this recipe to suite your own tastes.
  • Store in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight. Use by the earliest expiration date on the individual jars of herbs and spices used.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary. This recipe makes approximately 20 teaspoons. The amount of servings will vary depending on how much you need per recipe it is used in.

Nutrition

Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg