Sunday, 29 July 2012

Punjabi Garam Masala

A very aromatic and fragrant spice blend, a speciality of Punjab(India)



INGREDIENTS:
preparation time-15 minutes
  • Coriander Seeds - 2 cups
  • Cumin seeds-1 cup
  • Green Cardamom - 4 tblsp
  • Black Cardamom - 5 
  • Pepper corns - 4 tblsp
  • Whole Red Chillies  - 6
  • Cinnamon - 2 inch piece
  • Cloves - 2 tblsp
  • Nutmeg - 1/2 piece
  • Mace - 4 blades
  • Bay leaves-2
PROCEDURE:

  1. Lightly roast all the spices on slow flame for 1 minute till nice aroma start coming from the masala,but don't over do it.
  2. You can also keep this masala in hot sunlight for a 2 days to remove moisture from the spices(if you want to skip the roasting process)
  3. Then grind in the mixer to a fine powder.
  4. Store in an airtight jar,and use as required
Serving suggestions-Use in almost all indian curries, pulao, raita and in punjabi gravies.


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