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Garam Masala Seasoning Recipe

Vegan Diet, Indian Cold Cuisine

Bring the authentic flavors of India to your kitchen with this easy Garam Masala recipe. This warm, aromatic spice blend is incredibly versatile and adds depth to both sweet and savory dishes. It's ready in minutes and far superior to pre-made blends. While many authentic recipes call for roasting whole...

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... spices to enhance their flavor, this version using already ground spices is a great time-saver and still delivers fantastic results.

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Chef Tom Chef Tom Founder
February 28, 2025
Garam Masala Seasoning Recipe in the small mixing bowl, side detail shot with kitchen in the background
  • 5 min.
  • 5 min.
  • 1/5
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Ingredients:

Basic ingredients:

Optional Ingredients (skip or use some or all):

Note:

If you do not have the ground version of the spices, feel free to use them whole and crush them using a mortar and pestle, or a freezer bag and rolling pin, or a small kitchen food processor. For nutmeg and cinnamon, you can use a small hand grater.

Tools:

Directions:

1. Preparation:

Let’s start with the preparation of an easy garam masala seasoning recipe.

1.1. Place all ingredients into the medium mixing bowl:

2 TBSP of ground coriander
1 TBSP of ground cumin seeds
1 ½ TSP of ground cardamom
1 ½ TSP of ground cloves
1 ½ TSP of ground cinnamon
1 TSP of ground pepper
Optional: 1 TSP of ground anise
Optional: 1 TSP of ground fennel seeds
Optional: ½ TSP of ground nutmeg

Thoroughly stir using a whisk until fully combined (usually for about 30 seconds).

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2. Storage of Garam Masala Seasoning Recipe:

2.1.

Use it right away.

2.2.

Or place it into the closeable, airtight container.

2.3. Store in a dark and cool place for several months.

Note:
Spices and seasonings usually don’t go bad, but they may lose flavor strength and aroma, and can also start tasting stale – that is the best time to dispose of them.

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