Garam Masala

Karen Haigh

2 tablespoons green cardamoms
2 long sticks cinnamon
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
1/2 nutmeg
1 tablespoon cloves

Remove the cardamom seeds from the pods. Combine all the spices and roast in a medium oven or dry pan until darkened in color, about 8 minutes. Let them cool, then grind and store in an airtight container.

Garam Masala (II)

Karen Haigh
Originally From: The Book of Curries and Indian Foods by Linda Fraser

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, crushed
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 tablespoons cumin seeds
3 tablespoons coriander seeds

Put all spices in a heavy skillet and dry roast over medium heat 5-10 minutes, until browned, stirring constantly. Cool completely, then grind to a find powder in a coffee grinder or with a pestle and mortar. Store in an airtight container up to two months.

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