Flavourful garam masala recipe which is an essential powder in Indian cooking. You can never miss this spice in curries. This perfect homemade garam masala takes your curries to a whole next level.
Garam Masala Recipe
Shahi Garam Masala Powder Recipe - Dum Biryani Masala Recipe with step wise pictures.
About Garam Masala
A really special shahi garam masala powder which can be added in biryanis, kurma and gravies. This gives a very heady aroma and taste.
This is a special masala powder specially made for dum biryanis and gravies. It is a perfect proportion of all the aromatics which gives it unique scent. I used this in my mutton dum biryani and it is perfect.
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Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you.
Version 1 : Shahi Garam Masala
1)Take it in a dry pan
3)Roast gently till toasted
4)Now it is well roasted.
5)Cool this and take it in a blender.
6)Powder till fine.
7)Store in an air tight container. You can use this for biryani, dum biryani, gravies and kurmas.
Version 2: Garam masala powder (Easy 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 don't 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 hope you will try this out and let me know what you think.
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Garam Masala Recipe | Garam Masala Powder Recipe
Ingredients
IMP: All the spices are not measure by weight, just use the same cup and fill with the spices.
Version 1: Shahi Garam Masala
- Fennel Seeds / Sombu / Saunf - ¼ cup
- Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - 2 tblsp
- Cinnamon / Pattai - ¼ cup
- Black Pepper - 1 tblsp
- Black Cardamom - 10
- Green Cardamom - 20
- Cloves - 1 tblsp
- Mace - 5
- StarAnise - 4
- Black Stone Flower / Kal Paasi - 5
Version 2 : Garam Masala Powder
- Coriander Seeds / Mullu Malli - ½ cup
- Fennel Seeds / Saunf / Sombu- ½ cup
- Cinnamon Stick / Pattai - ½ cup Broken pieces, Filled like a mount
- Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - ½ cup
- Bay Leaf / Punnai Ilai / Brinji Leaf- 15 big leafs
- Cardamom / Yelakai - 20
- Cloves / Krambu - 20
- Star Anise / Annachi mokku - 10
Instructions
Shahi Garam Masala
- Take all ingredients in a dry pan and roast on a very low heat 5 to 7 mins.
- Cool it down.
- Take it in a blender and powder fine.
- Store in an air tight container.
Version 2 Garam Masala Powder
- 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 an air tight container.
Notes
I store the whole amount in an 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.
You can use this in biryani, dum biryanis, kurma and gravies.
This can be stored for more than a month at room temp.
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I love making my own garam masala and rasam powder too 😉
Nice shots dear!
Priya
Nothing will beat homemade masala powders,well done.
Priya Yallapantula
Love this 🙂
pria
hmm, now that would have made your kitchen smell wonderful 🙂
Veena Theagarajan
love the home made powders.. This is nicely done
Jessica | Cajunlicious
Aarthi thanks for sharing...I love making my own spices too!
chitra
thanks for sharing aarthi. hereafter i am not going to buy in store.
Caroline - All That I'm Eating
Great idea and really useful instructions. Good to know to keep it in the fridge for freshness!
Anonymous
How long v can use this powder once stored in fridge?
Aarthi
@AnonymousU can have it for months
sujithra neharika
Thank u for sharing
Sonali Agarwal
Can u pl share masala for chai ( tea)
Anonymous
Hi Aarthi.
How do I keep these masalas fresh and bugs free. ??
Sarah..
Aarthi
@AnonymousI store it in fridge, it stays good for months
Anonymous
Hi aarthi
it's a nice preparation for garam masala,but you have omitted black pepper, may I ask why, in my family method of preparing pepper is a must...just curious...will it alter the taste?!
Aarthi
@AnonymousI dont add pepper..so i can control the spiciness in my curries..u can add if u need..
Kalyani Gayathri
I like you website ...its too good to learn cooking...thank you
sharon josephine
Hi Aarthi ,
I prepared this powder but it tastes more like fennel seeds smell but i want it to be like hot taste. Does that garam masala actually taste like that because i cooked exactly as u said hmmm what can i do to make it tasty hot (spicy)
Aarthi
@sharon josephinenormally garam masala is not at all spicy. it is a blend of aromatic spices which gives aroma to your food. Since we dont add chilli in this