Mughal Garam Masala Recipes

MUGHAL GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• Break open the cardamom pods, remove the seeds and reserve.
• Discard the skin.
• Crush the cinnamon into small pieces with a rolling pin or mallet.
• Combine all the spices except the nutmet and grind them to a fine powder (I use a coffee grinder).
• Mix in the grated nutmeg.
• Store in an airtight container in a cool place.

GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300F.
• Place cardamom pods in a spice grinder or coffee mill and pulse lightly.
• Sift out husks, removing any stray seeds inside; discard husks.
• Place cardamom seeds, cinnamon,cloves, peppercorns, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds on a baking sheet.
• Roast the spices in the oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until spices become fragrant and slightly darker, but not burnt.
• Cool spices, and grind in a spice grinder or spice mill to a fine powder.
• Add the nutmeg and stir well.
• Store mixture in an airtight container until needed, no more than three months.

GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• Put the cumin, coriander, cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon, and cloves in a dry heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Toast the spices, stirring occasionally, until they turn several shades darker and give off a sweet smoky aroma, about 10 minutes. Do not raise the heat to quicken the process, or the spices will brown prematurely, leaving the insides undercooked. Cool completely.
• Working in batches if necessary, transfer the mixture to a spice mill or coffee grinder and grind to a powder. Stir in the nutmeg and saffron. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
• Garam Masala keeps for 3 months.

LAZY GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• Combine in food processor.

GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• In a food processor, preferably the nut and coffee grinder kind, grind cardamom seeds for about 15 - 20 seconds, it should be in a powder form by then.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, EXCEPT cinnamon, to the processor, and processor for a further 15 - 20 seconds.
• Put all the processed ingredients in to a small frying pan, with NO OIL, and fry over a very low heat for 5 or 6 minutes, it should smell warm, but not burnt.
• Take off the stove, and add the cinnamon.
• Leave in a dry place for the spices to cool off for a few minutes.
• Put in an air tight container and use as needed!
• Enjoy!

GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• Toast and grind all the spices together.
• Store in a tightly sealed jar for several months.

GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• Dry-roast the cumin, coriander, cardamom, and cloves in a skillet until lightly browned, 1 or 2 minutes. When cool, combine with the black pepper and cinnamon in a spice grinder and grind to a powder. Mix with the cayenne pepper and pour into an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place for up to several months if not using immediately.
• Note: To make a paste, stir a bit of tepid water into the spice mixture.