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Homemade Garam Masala
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Homemade Garam Masala

12 ingredients 3 steps 460 grams (~1 pound) wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

64
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Fat
15g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 12 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Fennel 1/2 bulb (87g) 27
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Seed not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Mace not in our table 0
Rose not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 15 grams dried bay leaves
  • 75 grams black cardamom seeds
  • 40 grams green cardamom seeds
  • 20 sticks cinnamon , about 2.5 cm in length
  • 20 grams whole cloves
  • 35 grams coriander seeds
  • 20 grams cumin seeds
  • 25 grams fennel seeds
  • 20 grams mace
  • 70 grams black peppercorns
  • 15 grams rose leaves
  • 15 grams ginger powder

Directions

1

Individually toast all the whole spices and herbs in a dry skillet over low heat, shaking, until a shade darker and aromatic. Make sure not to burn.

2

Remove from the heat, transfer to a cool container, and let cool.

3

Using a grinder, blender , or mortar , grind/pound all the herbs and spices together to make an even powder.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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