Garam Masala

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5 min active · 20 min total (times estimated)

Ingredients

Option A — Whole Spices

  • 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
  • 4 teaspoons cumin seed
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seed
  • 2 teaspoons whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom seed
  • 3-inch stick cinnamon

Option B — Pre-Ground Spices

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps

Option A — Whole Spices

  1. Place peppercorns, cumin, coriander seeds, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon in an 8×8×2″ pan.
  2. Heat in a 300° oven for 15 minutes.
  3. Grind to a fine powder.

Option B — Pre-Ground Spices

  1. Combine all ground spices and mix well. (No toasting or grinding step is specified for this option.)