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10-Minute Homemade Garam Masala Powder
Making your own garam masala powder at home is a simple and delicious way to add an authentic flavour to your favourite Pakistani and Indian recipes. It's quick (10 minutes!), easy, and you'll never go back to store-bought once you've tasted the homemade version.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp coriander seeds
- 2 tbsp cumin seeds
- 10 green cardamoms, seeds only
- 1 tsp peppercorns
- 12 cloves
- 2 black cardamoms, seeds only
- 2 bay leaves, medium
- 1 cinnamon
Equipment
- 1 spice grinder or a coffee grinder
Instructions
- To prepare the spices, place them in a pan or on a tava and dry roast them over low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Stir constantly until they turn a light brown colour and begin to give off a fragrant aroma. Allow the spices to cool completely.
- Grind the whole spices into a fine garam masala powder using a spice or coffee grinder. Store it in an airtight container.
Notes
Diabetes diet friendly tip
- Adding garam masala to your meal plan is a great way to enhance the flavour and health benefits of your diabetes-friendly meals without relying on excessive salt. Avoiding too much salt in your diet is important as it can lead to hypertension which is a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease.
Garam masala uses
- Marinating chicken, seafood and vegetable
- Incorporating it into yogurt-based dip recipes such as raita and chutney
- Experimenting with it in baking recipes such as cakes and breads to add a rare yet delightful twist.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 22kcal (1%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 91mg (3%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 34IU (1%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 51mg (5%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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