Garam masala
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Maria Kalenska
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 10 mins


Ingredients
  • 2 tsp cloves
  • 1½ tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cardamom seeds
  • 1 tsp cinnamon sticks
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Cooking method
  1. Put the frying pan on high heat and heat the olive oil. Then gradually add the spices one by one, so to give the denser spices a little more time to cook. Add spices in the following order: cloves, black pepper, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander. Fry the spices for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until an intense aroma appears.
  2. Let the spices cool. Add to a mortar and pestle and grind together.
My tips and tricks
Always buy only the best spices and buy them separately, not in ready-made mixtures. You never know exactly what's in the mix. I advise you to buy and mix the spices in advance and store them dry. And just before using them, heat the right amount in oil to reveal their aroma.

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