How to make Garam Masala -
Aromatic masala used widely in Indian cooking.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Cumin seeds (जीरा), Coriander seeds (साबुत सूखा धनिया)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Powders
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History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 6-10 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Garam Masala Recipe
Cumin seeds 1/2 cup
Coriander seeds 2 tablespoons
Cloves 1 tablespoon
Black pepper 2 tablespoons
Cinnamon 15-20 sticks of 1 inch
Black cardamoms 8-10
Green cardamoms 15-20
Nutmeg 1
Mace a little
Method
Step 1
Take a pan and lightly roast the whole masalas one by one: cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black pepper, cloves, small cardamoms, big cardamoms, nutmeg, cinnamon and mace.
Step 2
Mix all the spices, let cool and grind to a fine powder.
Step 3
If required, sieve. Store in an airtight jar.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 193 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 18.2 gm
Protein : 9.4 gm
Fat : 9.1 gm
Other : 27.5gm
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