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authentic garam masala recipe

Homemade Garam Masala (Authentic & Best)

Traditional-style homemade Garam Masala just the way grandma made it—fresh, aromatic, and full of flavor. This blend uses whole spices, lightly roasted to bring out deep warm notes that elevate Indian, Pakistani, and Middle Eastern dishes.If you’ve only tried store-bought masala before, this homemade version will transform your cooking!
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Course: masala, spice mix
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani, South Asian
Keyword: garam masala, garam masala recipe, homemade garam masala
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 6 minutes
Calories: 7kcal
Author: Hinz

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Star Anise
  • 1 Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds – 1 Tsp
  • 2 tablespoon Cumin seeds – 2 tbsp
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp
  • 25 Green cardamom
  • 30 Cloves
  • 3 inches Cinnamon 3 sticks
  • 12 Bay leaves
  • 6 Black cardamom
  • 2 Mace 3 inches

Instructions

  • Clean The Spices: Remove stems, dust, or broken pieces. Ensure spices are completely dry.

Roast The Spices

  • Add all whole spices to a pan and roast until fragrant.
    👉 Do NOT brown them — this causes bitterness.
  • Spread the roasted spices on a plate. to cool down.
    Cooling prevents clumping.
  • Add all the roasted spices in a grinder and grind it to make a fine powder.
  • Immediately store the garam masala in glass container to preserve aroma.

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Notes

  • Clean the whole spices before use. 
  • Use strainer and cotton cloth for cleaning dirt or grime.
  • Use proper quantity.
  • Never roast on high heat.
  • Roast till the spices become aromatic. 
  • Cooldown the spices before grinding. 
  • Use a grinder to make a fine powder. 
  • Sieve after grinding.
  • Store in a glass jar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 7kcal
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