Basic Garam Masala (Suvir Saran)

[Suvir Saran]

Basic Garam Masala (Suvir Saran)

This is a version of the most common type of garam masala used throughout northern India. Suvir Saran

• 2 cinnamon sticks
  
• 4 bay leaves
  
• 1-1/2 oz cumin seeds
  
• 1-1/2 oz coriander seeds
  
• 3/4 oz green or black cardamom seeds
  
• 3/4 oz black peppercorns
  
• 1/2 oz cloves
  
• 1/2 oz mace
  

Break the cinnamon sticks into pieces. Add the bay leaves.

Heat a heavy frying pan and after 2 minutes put in the whole spices.

Dry roast over a medium flame till color darkens, stirring or shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning.

Place the contents on a cold platter to cool, then grind and blend with mace powder.

Store in an airtight container.

Keywords: Indian, Easy, Condiment, Coffee/Spice Grinder

( RG121 )