Homemade Garam Masala Powder - My Version

The one question i often get from my readers are what spice powders you use. Which brand of garam masala you use and stuff like that. So i am now going to reveal my favorite and my version of garam masala which i use in my cooking. I make a batch of my garam masala often, and store in fridge so i can brighten up my curries using this spice powders. You know there is nothing better than homemade spice mix added to your curries.


This is my version of garam masala. The measurements are so basic. Just use the same cup or bowl to measure all the spices in the given proportion of the written recipe. For me it works all the time, this is quite a strong garam masala with intense flavours so you dont need to use much, you can use just a tsp or two to brighten your curries. My mum's version is a little different which i will post soon.

Now comes the main part. THE SPICES. You should get the best spices for this recipe, because that's what make it really unique. Try to buy the fresh spices available and use it immediately. I recommend you to visit this website who has a wide selection of spices, including cardamom, fennel, cinnamon at a very affordable price. So check them out!"

I hope you will try this out and let me know what you think..

IMP: All the spices are not measure by weight, just use the same cup and fill with the spices.

Preparation Time : 5 mins
Cooking Time : 15 to 20 mins
Makes - 2 cups of spices

Ingredients:

Coriander Seeds / Mullu Malli - 1/2 cup
Fennel Seeds / Saunf / Sombu- 1/2 cup
Cinnamon Stick / Pattai - 1/2 cup( Broken pieces, Filled like a mount)
Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - 1/2 cup
Bay Leaf / Punnai Ilai / Brinji Leaf- 15 big leafs
Cardamom / Yelakai - 20
Cloves / Krambu - 20
Star Anise / Annachi mokku - 10

Method:

Heat a heavy bottom pan, and add the spices in that. 

Toast it on a low flame till it gets toasted and golden. It will take around 15 - 20 mins.

Now remove them to a plate and let them cool down.

Now add this to a good blender and make into a fine powder.

Transfer this powder to a paper and allow them to cool down.

Now store them in a air tight container.

Notes:

1)This is a strong garam masala, so use a tsp to flavour the meals.

2)I store the whole amount in a air tight container in fridge and take as much as i need in a small container and store in the cupboard. This way the spices stay fresh.

Pictorial:

Take all your spices

Heat a heavy bottom pan

Add all the spices in

toast, toast, toast

Remove to a plate and let them cool down

Now take them in a blender

and powder them finely

Put them on a paper, and let them cool down

Store in a sir tight container