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A bowl filled with Kerala Garam Masala spice mix sits on burlap, with whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and peppercorns scattered around, all placed on a rustic surface.
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Kerala Garam Masala Recipe

Kerala-style garam masala is a fine blend of roasted spices, including black peppercorns, star anise, and nutmeg. It is used to elevate the taste of Kerala curries. Make it using my easy recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Spice Mix
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 20 servings
Author: Neha Mathur

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup fennel seeds (saunf)
  • 50-55 whole green cardamoms (hari elaichi)
  • 30-35 whole black peppercorns (kali mirch)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (dalchini) crushed
  • 1 whole mace flower (javitri)
  • 1 whole nutmeg (jaiphal) crushed
  • 1 whole star anise (chakri phool)
  • 30 - 35 cloves (laung)
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Instructions

  • Dry roast all the ingredients on low heat until they are slightly browned and fragrant, stirring continuously.
  • Remove the pan from heat and let the roasted ingredients cool completely.
  • Add them to a grinder and grind them to make a fine powder. Store the garam masala in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month. Store it in the freezer to increase its shelf life for up to 6 months.

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Notes

Always roast the ingredients on low heat for best flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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