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Garam Masala Seasoning

Source of Recipe


The Seattle Times






List of Ingredients



• 2 tsp whole black peppercorns
  
• 1 tsp whole cloves
  
• 2 tsp cardamom seeds (out of the pods)
  
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
  
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
  
• 1 bay leaf, crumbled
  
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  
• 3 Tbsp kosher salt
  






Instructions



1. With a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind the peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, cumin, coriander and bay leaf until coarsely ground. Mix in cinnamon and salt.
   
   Makes about 1/4 cup.
   
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   CHEF'S NOTE: The Garam Masala recipe is easily doubled. Store tightly covered in a cool, dry place. Use on lamb, chicken, white fish, carrots, zucchini or eggplant, or to season basmati rice.