The Vegetarian Curry Bible

Garam Masala 2

Garam Masala 3

by Kris Dhillon

(

approximately 1 1/2 cups)

Ingredients:

This makes about three tablespoons.

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3 - 5" pieces Cinnamon stick

1 cup Green cardamom pods

1/2 cup Cumin seed

1/2 cup Black pepper corns

1/2 cup Cloves

1/2 cup Coriander seeds

Ingredients:

•

1 tablespoon coriander seeds

1 tablespoon cummin

1 teaspoon green cardamoms

1 teaspoon cloves

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

2 sticks of cinnamon, approx two inches in length

2 bay leaves

Method:

Dry the ingredients in an oven. Do not let them turn brown. Remove the seeds

from the cardamom pods. Pound cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces. Combine

ingredients until they are well mixed and blend at high speed for 2-3 minutes

until completely pulverized.

½ small nutmeg

4 black cardamoms

Method:

Place all ingredients into an electric coffee grinder and grind for one minute.

Carefully remove lid and test by rubbing a little of the mixture between

forefinger and thumb. Finely ground spices should not feel gritty. If necessary,

switch on the machine for another few seconds.

Put the garam masala into a small airtight container, preferably made of glass

or plastic, and label.

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