Garam Masala

warming spices or hot spice mixture

Homemade garam masala is a fragrant and flavorful spice blend commonly used in Indian cuisine. Made by roasting / toasting and grinding / blending a variety of spices such as bay leaves, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, it adds warmth, depth, and complexity to dishes like curries and stews.

Prep time

10 min

Yields

70 grams

Cook time

10 min

THE FACTS
Can use for many curries

Store for up to 4 months

Has medicinal qualities

Can alter spice quantities to taste

INGREDIENTS

2 bay leaves

1 quill 4 tsp cinnamon

5 5g star anise

2 tbsp 18g black pepper corns

4 tbsp 35g cumin seeds

2 tsp 2g whole cloves

2 tbsp 12g coriander seeds

2 tbsp 10g green cardamom pods

2 tbsp 10g black cardamom pods

The beauty of homemade garam masala is that you can adjust the proportions of spices to suit your taste, creating a personalized blend that enhances your cooking. It’s an essential pantry staple for those who love bold, aromatic flavors. You can use this garam masala in Sliver and Bite's Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Pockets

You can follow the directions below or follow along with the...

Bite Size

1 min

Real time tutorial

5 min

METHOD

1. Place whole spices into a heavy based pot, placing the bay leaves on the bottom and splitting the cinnamon quill to maximise surface area. Roast / toast for 10 minutes on high stirring to ensure the spices don’t burn.

2. Let the spices cool for a few minutes before transferring into a processor or blender and blitz until a rough powder ensuring all ingredients are blended together.

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 months.