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Today, I am going to share a very easy and basic Garam Masala Powder recipe which is perfectly suitable for both South Indian and North Indian recipes. This garam masala powder can be made in no time and store in glass containers. I prefer to make spice powder varieties at home rather than buying from shops. So here I am sharing with you all a super aromatic, simple and flavourful garam masala recipe. Meanwhile checkout other back to basic recipes here.

Here’s how to make Garam Masala with step by step photos…

Ingredients

Coriander Seeds/Dhaniya	½ cup
Cumin Seeds/Jeeragam	¼ cup
Cardamom/Elachi/elakkai	2 tbsp
Cloves/Kirambu	2 tbsp
Black Pepper/Milagu	1 tbsp
Fennel Seeds/Snauf/Sombu	1 tbsp
Cinnamon/Pattai	2 inch pieces  about 6-8
Star Anise/Annasi Poo	1
Nutmeg/Jathikkai	1 small
Bay Leaf/Birinji Elai	3-4
Mace/Jaadipathiri	1-2 small pieces

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes

Author: Priya Anandakumar

Preparation

Clean the bay leaf and cinnamon sticks with clean dry cloth and keep it aside.  Clean all the spices an dkeep everything ready.

Method

Heat a pan, add coriander seeds/dhaniya and fry on medium flame until nice aroma arises and turns to beautiful golden color. Now transfer it to a plate.

Add cumin seeds/jeeragam to the same pan and fry until nice aroma arises and it starts to crackle. Transfer it to a plate.

Now add cardamom/elachi, cloves/kirambu, cinnamon/pattai to the same pan and roast well till nice aroma arises. Transfer it to a plate.

Roast black pepper and fennel/sombu one by one and transfer it to a plate.

Add bay leaf/birinji elai, star anise, mace to pan and saute for 10-12 seconds, switch off the stove and transfer it to a plate.

Let all the spices cool down completely. Now transfer it to a mixer.

Grind the spices to fine powder. Seive and powder the coarse spices again. Then repeat the sieve.

Yes, super aromatic and flavourful Garam Masala is ready to be used. Store this garam masala powder in air tight containers/jars.

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