Garam Masala Ala Madhur Jaffrey

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 1

Spicy Garam Masala Ala Madhur Jaffrey

by The Chefin Spices

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

N/A

Calories

N/A

Sugar

N/A

Fat

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Garam Masala is a North Indian spice blend that is used in many Indian dishes to add flavor and heat. The mix typically includes cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and cumin, but there can be variations depending on the recipe and the creator. The homemade Garam Masala recipe listed below is from Madhur Jaffrey, a British-Indian food and travel writer. This particular recipe includes black peppercorns and nutmeg to give it a unique twist.

Instructions

1.	Add all the ingredients in a spice grinder or blender and grind until a fine powder is formed.
2.	Store the spice mix in an airtight container for future use.

PROS

This homemade spice mix is very flavorful and can be used in a variety of dishes to add a spicy kick.

It does not contain any preservatives or additives like store-bought spice mixes.

CONS

This spice mix may not suit everyone’s taste as it is quite spicy.

It requires some preparation and effort to make at home.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Garam masala contains a blend of several healthy spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cumin that have anti-inflammatory properties.
It may also aid in digestion and improve heart health.

	1 tablespoon cardamom seed
	1 inch stick cinnamon bark
	1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
	1 teaspoon whole cloves
	1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
	1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg