Garam Masala Spice Blend

Elevate your cooking with this aromatic, homemade Garam Masala Spice Blend—a versatile Indian spice mix that brings bold, warm flavors to your favorite dishes. Crafted from a medley of whole spices like coriander seeds, cumin, cardamom, and black peppercorns, this blend is toasted to perfection to enhance its deep, rich flavors. The tantalizing combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and dried red chilies adds layers of warmth and subtle heat, while bay leaves balance the mix with earthy undertones. This quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes and yields a fine, fragrant powder that pairs beautifully with curries, marinades, soups, and more. Perfectly customizable and fresher than any store-bought option, this garam masala will be your go-to seasoning for authentic, flavorful Indian cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 90/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
• 1.5 tablespoons Cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon Cardamom pods
• 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons Cloves
• 1 4-inch piece Cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 2 whole Bay leaves
• 2 whole Dried red chilies

Directions

Step 1

Gather all the spices and measure out the specified quantities.

Step 2

Place a heavy-bottomed skillet or frying pan over medium heat and allow it to warm up for about a minute.

Step 3

Add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and dried red chilies to the skillet.

Step 4

Toast the spices gently, stirring constantly, for 2-4 minutes until they become fragrant but not burnt.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from the heat and let the spices cool completely (about 5 minutes).

Step 6

Once cooled, transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder or a high-powered blender. Grate the nutmeg into the grinder as well.

Step 7

Grind the mixture to a fine powder. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your grinder.

Step 8

Sift the ground spices through a fine mesh sieve to ensure a smooth powder. Discard any larger, coarse pieces left behind.

Step 9

Store the garam masala powder in an airtight container, away from moisture and direct sunlight. It will keep well for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	287.5 grams (287.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	874

Total Fat 19.50g	25%
Saturated Fat 1.10g	6%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 165mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 195.30g	71%
Dietary Fiber 85.80g	306%
Total Sugars 12.40g
Protein 29.50g	59%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1300mg	100%
Iron 47mg	258%
Potassium 3214mg	68%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.3%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 72.7%