Easy garam masala
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Takes 5 mins
- Easy
- Makes 1 small jar
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coriander seed
- 1 tbsp cumin seed
- 2 tsp black peppercorn
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon or ½ cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp cardamom seeds (seeds from about 20 pods)
- 1 tsp fennel seed
- ½ tsp whole cloves
- 4 dried bay leaves
Method
- STEP 1
Toast the whole spices in a small pan until they are aromatic and have turned a shade or two darker. Don’t be tempted to skip this stage, as it really enhances the flavours.
- STEP 2
Tip into a spice grinder (or use a pestle and mortar), then add the ready-ground spices and dried herbs if required, and crush to a fine powder. Store in a sealed jar for up to six months.
