Garam Masala Recipe

Name: Garam Masala Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup (35 grams) coriander seeds ( (daniya)); ¼ cup (30 grams) cumin seeds ( (jeera)); 2 tablespoons (17 grams) green cardamoms ((elaichi)); 2 tablespoons (12 grams) cloves ( (laung)); 1 tablespoon (9 to 10 grams) black pepper corn ((kali mirch)); 8 grams (8 pieces) cinnamon ((∼ 3 inch each, use Ceylon cinnamon, cut down to half to use cassia)); 4 medium (1 gram) dried bay leaves ((tej patta)); 3 (4 grams) star anise ((chakri phool, helps in digestion)); 1 tablespoon (8 grams) fennel seeds ((saunf, avoids acidity)); ½ small (2 grams) nutmeg ( ( jaiphal, helps in digestion)); 3 to 4 (3 to 4 grams) black cardamoms (( badi elaichi, for flavor, refer notes)); 3 strands mace ((javitri/japatri, for flavor))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

Indian garam masala is a aromatic spice blend used in Indian cooking. This recipe gives you garam masala that is very flavorful. It can be used in veg and meat dishes. Store it in a air tight glass jar and use up to a few months.

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 03:08:38 GMT