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Ground garam masala in a spice blender
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Garam Masala

Garam Masala is a spice blend that originated in India. It's made with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin and nutmeg. It goes well on just about everything!
Course Spice Blend
Cuisine Afghanistan, Middle Eastern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 108kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 cardamom pods
  • 2 pieces cinnamon bark 3 ¼ inches long
  • ½ tsp cloves
  • 2 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp black cumin seeds
  • ½ whole nutmeg grated

Instructions

  • Combine all spices except for nutmeg in a small frying pan and dry roast over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until spices smell fragrant. Do not burn. Remove to a plate and cool.
  • Remove and discard pods from cardamom.
  • In a spice grinder, blend cardamom seeds and roasted spices to a fine powder. 
  • Grate the nutmeg and add to the ground spices. Store in a sealed jar. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 11mg