I need to know how to make garam masala, what should I put and how much…would appreciate your help
Re: garam masala
I usually put:
1 tbs zeera
2 tbs coriander seeds
3 dry red mirchain
2 cinnamon sticks
1 big black elaichi
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp peppercorns
Dry roast them on a frying pan until you smell the spices. Remove, let it cool, grind in coffee grinder.
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Excellent recipe by Niksik .... and just to add , when you include black ilaichi and cinammon, it gives the masala a strong taste .. I like it light , reduce the amount by half ( cinamon and Black ilaichi ) and increase the corriander and zera seeds by half tsp each ...
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why not use the packet ones! theses days we get so many.. Are they the same as we make at home?
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home made masala's are fresh and have a very aromatic taste ... the packet wala masala's are just not as good .. plus you cant be sure of whats been grinded into it ...
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yes packet masalas have baby roaches and kittens grounded up. Stay away from packet masalas. :)
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thanks all but now, what about other spices like maze(javatri), star anise, nutmeg....these dont go in garam masala? if not then what are they used for?
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the spices you mentioned above ^^^ are to enhance the flavor and fragrance of special dishes, usually biryanis and qormas. Putting them in general garam masala and using it on a simple sabzee will take away from the flavor of the sabzee for example.
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ohh got it....thanks Niksik
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I only use black colour stuff - long, kali mirch, dar chini and bari illachi.
For some dishes additionally I use mix powder of nutmeg, mace, cardamom and cumin seeds - the aroma masala.
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Oh ok, thanku CB... really sara?
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Yes, really.
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When i was a kid, I used to think Garam Masala means masala that is garam 
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^ garam masala is ofcourse garam for your stomach...