Garam Masala is the ingredient which provides a rich aroma to your dish. It is used in a little quantity but the taste is superb and gives an aromatic fragrance to your food. Most of people think that it is very difficult to make it. They don't know how to prepare it step by step at home.
People rush to the market or try to purchase it online. They think that it takes a lot of time to mix the ingredients and grind them but actually it is a very simple and easy recipe to make at home. Store it for one month in an airtight jar. Once you have learned its recipe, it becomes a very easy process for you forever.
In this post I'll show you how to make garam masala at home step by step in a very easy manner.
ingredients of garam masala powder -Essential Ingredients --
2-3 tbsp coriander seeds
1 nutmeg
2 tabs cumin seeds
2 tsp black peppercorns
6-7 cloves
2 green (small cardamom)
1 small cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
How to Make Garam Masala powder at home
Step by step guide to make garam masala
powder at home:
Step 1 : Dry roast
Take a pan or medium sized iron kadhai first. put all the ingredients in the pan when it is light warm. On a low medium flame, dry roast them until aromatic. The flame should be low. Take them off the pan.
Step 2 Cool down
Transfer all the roasted spices into a Plate and let them cool completely.
Step 3 : Grind
Grind them into a fine powder using a mixer grinder. You can use a sieve to get big particles away from the powder. Now you will find the extremely fine powder.
Step 4 : Store
Store the powder in an airtight jar. You can store the garam masala for 3-4 months.
Tips for Aromatic Garam Masala :
1 Roast the spices on a low heat.
2 Cool all the spices fully before grinding.
3 Put them in an airtight jar for long life of the
mix.
4 Use dry jar while Grinding.
5 Use cloves just half of the total peppercorns.
Uses of Garam Masala powder:
For making your food full of rich aroma and
flavour use this garam masala following the tips that I mentioned to you in this post. This powder goes best with Indian curries and vegetables.
FAQs
1 How is garam masala made at home ?
Ans. mix cumin, cloves, peppercorns, big cardamom, small cardamoms, bay leafs in a bowl. Mix them and grind them in a fine powder. Let it cool completely and the masala is ready to use in curry.
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