Garam Masala Ingredients:
10 dried red chillies,
3x 2.5cm / 1 inch cinnamon sticks,
2 curry leaves,
30ml / 2tbsp coriander seeds,
30ml / 2 tbsp cumin seeds,
5 ml / 1 tsp black peppercorns,
5 ml / 1 tsp cloves,
5 ml / 1 tsp fenugreek seeds,
5 ml / 1 tsp black mustard seeds,
1.5 ml 0.25 tsp chilli powder.
- Dry roast the chillies , cinnamon and curry leaves in a large heavy basedfrying pan for 2 minutes.
- Add the coriander and cumin seeds,peppercorns,cloves,fenugreek and
mustard seeds and dry roast for a further
8 – 10 minutes, shaking the pan from side to side until the spices begin to darken and release a rich aroma. - Allow the mixture to cool slightly before grinding, then put them into a coffe grinder or use a pestle and mortar
and gring to a fine powder,mix together and store in an airtight jar.
Just make sure you store this in an airtight container/storage jar.
source daveswebwander
photo credit stockfood.com
