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# Garam Masala Recipe
## Step-by-step
firstly, in a heavy-bottomed pan take ¾ cup coriander seed and roast on low flame.
roast until the spices turn aromatic. keep aside.
in the same pan add ½ cup cumin, 1 tsp caraway and roast on low flame.
roast until it turns aromatic. keep aside.
further, take 2 tbsp pepper and 3 dried red chilli.
roast until the chilli turns crisp. keep aside.
now add 5 star anise, 3 inch cinnamon, 2 mace, 5 black cardamom, 2 nutmeg, 3 tsp cardamom, 1 tbsp clove, 2 tsp fennel and 5 bay leaf.
roast until all the spices turn aromatic without burning. keep aside.
cool all the spices and transfer to the mixi.
also, add 1 tsp ginger powder and blend to a coarse powder.
finally, **garam masala** is ready. store in an airtight container and use as required for curries.
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, make sure to roast on low flame until all the spices turn aromatic.
* also, roast all the spices separately, else there are high chances for it to burn.
* additionally, you can increase or decrease the spices depending on the flavour of your choice.
* finally, **garam masala recipe** stays good for months when prepared with fresh spices and roasted well.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/homemade-garam-masala-recipe/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/homemade-garam-masala-recipe/)
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