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A spoonful of homemade garam masala stored in a jar, showing its rich texture and color
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Homemade Garam Masala Spice Blend

Homemade Garam Masala Spice Blend is a flavorful Indian Spice Mix perfect for curries and more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Grinding15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: DIY
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Quick & Easy
Servings: 300 gram

Ingredients

  • 100 g cumin seeds jeera
  • 80 g whole black pepper kali mirch
  • 20 g clove laung
  • 20 g big cardamom badi elaichi
  • 10 g nutmeg jaiphal
  • 10 g mace javitri
  • 30 g cinnamon stick dalchini
  • 10 g long pepper pipal
  • 20 g whole dry ginger saunth

Instructions

  • Put all the above ingredients in a blender jar.
    A close-up of various ground spices used in homemade garam masala
  • Grind to a fine powder.
    Spices being mixed together in a bowl to create a homemade garam masala blend
  • Store in an air tight container and use on curries, dals, chole etc when required.
    A jar filled with homemade garam masala, ready to be stored

Notes

When properly stored, garam masala can stay fresh was months.
Pro-tip: Remove a small portion and keep it for regular use and refill when over. Do not expose the entire batch to use everytime.