Garam Masala

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

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Yield: Makes about 3 tablespoons
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Ingredients:
2
teaspoons cumin seeds

2
teaspoons whole black peppercorns

1-1/2
teaspoons coriander seeds

1
teaspoon fennel seeds

3/4
teaspoon whole cloves

1/2
teaspoon whole cardamom seeds, pods removed

1
cinnamon stick, broken



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 250°F. Combine all ingredients and spread on baking sheet; bake 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Grind warm spices in spice mill or clean coffee grinder. Store in refrigerator in tightly covered glass jar.


Note: Prepared Garam Masala can also be purchased at large supermarkets in the specialty foods aisle or in specialty grocery stores.



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This recipe appears in: Middle Eastern