Garam Masala Powder 1

(from Qetesh’s recipe box)

I can’t find my original garam masala mix, but this is fairly close to it. Some other mixes use bay leaves and grind them up, saffron, amchoor, etc. and omit star anise. I think the anise is crucial and I remember hand-making a cardamom + anise heavy masala years ago.

Categories: Indian, Spices

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp black peppercorns
  • 3/4 Tbsp black cumin seeds (kala jeera)
  • 1 1/2 tsp whole cloves
  • 4 large brown caradmon pods (substitute some green pods if you don't have brown)
  • 2 inch stick of cinnamon
  • 1/2 a whole nutmeg
  • 2 star anise

Directions

  1. Heat all the spices in a frying pan until aromatic (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat, cool, and grind in either a spice grinder or mortar & pestle.

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