Thursday, October 22, 2015

GARAM MASHALO / SURAHO MASHALO / GARAM MASALA


These days all the masalas are easily available in the stores but home made ones are always best. I prefer making them fresh in small quantities.

Ingredients:
Green Cardamoms.... 20 gms.
pepper corns ............. 20 gms.
Cloves ........................ 10 gms.
Black Cardamoms....10 gms.
Caraway seeds ........... 5 gms.
Cumin seeds ............... 5 gms.
Cinnamon .................... 20 gms.
Aniseeds ...................... 5 gms.
Bay leaves ................... 4-5
Star Anise .... few
Nutmeg .. 1/2 tsp
Dried rose petals .... handful  (you can skip if you don't find them )

Dry roast without oil and dry grind.
Store in an air tight container.

8 comments:

  1. Wow Homemade garam masala powder, my mom used to prepare garam masala at home but she never used start anise and nutmeg in it...this is really interesting recipe and lovely share :)

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    1. Yes, every household has its own variation.. Thanks Jolly.

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  2. Home made is always best.Thanks for sharing it.

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  3. needed this so much, thanks for sharing!

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  4. Lovely recipe for homemade garam masala. I usually buy a blend, but really should make my own.

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