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how to make curry masala (garam masala) at home
curry powder (garam masala) | Source
the main ingredients in curry masala | Source
In my many hubs, i have mentioned the use of curry masala (Garam masala in India). Some fellow hubbers cannot find it in their local market. So am i am sharing the way to make home made curry masala. There are many variations in this recipe. I am writing the simplest of them.
Yield 1 cup
Ingredients
- Cumin seeds 4 tsp
- Green cardamon 6
- Dry ginger 1 tsp
- Dry red chili 4
- Nutmeg (use mace if it is not available) 2 tsp
- Black pepper 1 tsp
- Cinnamon stick 1
- Bay leaves 4 dried
- Coriander seeds 2 tsp or
- Coriander powder 2 tsp
- Black cardamon 2
- Anise 4 whole star (optional)
Method
- Heat a non stick pan
- Roast all the spices. Keep stirring.
- When the spices start giving aroma, turn off the gas.
- Grind the spices. You can grind them in coffee grinder or electric grinder.
- Store it in an airtight container. It can be used till 2- 3 months.
How to make Garam Masala by shebasrecipes.com
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