Punjabi Garam Masala
Punjabi Garam masala is an important spice blend used in North Indian cooking. It is very aromatic and flavorful.
Ingredients:
makes ½ cup
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 2 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp whole cloves
- 1 ½ tbsp cardamom seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick (each 3 inches long), broken into smaller pieces
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tsp nutmeg, grated
How to make Punjabi Garam Masala:
- Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add all the whole spices to it (except nutmeg).
- Toast the spices shaking the skillet every few seconds until you can smell aromas coming through.
- Transfer immediately to a bowl to cool.
- Once the spices are completely cooled, transfer them to a grinder and grind until you get a fine powder.
- Store in airtight jar away from sunlight and heat.