A South Asian spice combination known as garam masala is used in many Indian dishes, including those containing vegetables, meat, and fish. Try some of my other handmade seasonings, such as Blackened Seasoning and cajun seasoning. After preparing this, don’t forget to prepare Butter Chicken!

Garam Masala

Amelia

Garam Masala is a warm, aromatic South Asian spice blend made from cumin, cardamom, black pepper, coriander, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. Though its name means "hot spice," it delivers bold, complex flavor rather than intense heat, perfect for enhancing meats, vegetables, and curries like Butter Chicken.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course spices

Cuisine Indian

Servings 8 Teaspoons

Calories 5 kcal

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Ground cumin
1½ Tsp Ground cardamom
1½ Tsp Ground black pepper
1½ Tsp Ground coriander
1 Tsp Ground cinnamon
½ Tsp Ground cloves
½ Tsp Ground nutmeg

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk with a fine whisk to mix well.
For up to six months, store in a cold, dry place after transferring to an airtight container.

Keyword Garam Masala

Garam Masala

Although garam masala means “hot spice,” don’t let that deter you from confusing it with another spice. It has a robust flavor, yet it isn’t overly spicy. (In actuality, the hottest spice in the mixture is typically black pepper.) In addition to its strong flavor, this spice improves metabolism and digestion when added to food. Those are sufficient justifications for me to add this to as many foods as I can!

Garam Masala Components

This spice comes in various forms, from using whole spices that are ground and roasted to employing the spice’s heat. Here are several health advantages of utilizing Garam Masala, along with a quick and easy method to get the potent flavor you anticipate.

Cumin: Cumin helps regulate blood sugar and has anti-cancer and antioxidant qualities.
Cardamom has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antioxidant qualities.
Black pepper: Known as the “king of spices,” black pepper has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities that may improve brain function.
Coriander may improve heart health and help reduce blood sugar.
Cinnamon has many health benefits and aids in metabolism.
Clove: Crucial nutrients can be found in cloves.
Nutmeg may help guard against chronic illnesses and has qualities that assist in avoiding cell damage.

How to Prepare Garam Masala

When you make your spices, you get more excellent flavor and value for your money. They are simple to construct and equally straightforward to modify to your preferred specifications. Just mix all the ground spices with a whisk until thoroughly combined. Then, keep the spice for up to six months in a cold, dry location in an airtight container.

Comparing Glass and Plastic for Spice and Seasoning Storage

Your spices and seasonings will keep longer in an airtight glass container than in an airtight plastic one. Since glass is less permeable, spices can be harmed by air entering the container. Additionally, a glass container’s lid provides a more secure closure. Additionally, minimize the amount of light your spices are exposed to, mainly if you don’t keep them in a cabinet.