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    Garam masala powder recipe (Homemade garam masala powder)

    November 29, 2012 by Raks Anand 56 Comments / Jump to Recipe

    Garam masala powder, easy homemade garam masala powder recipe with step by step photos. It's so handy and double the flavor.

    Homemade garam masala powder
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    • Spice mix
    • Why Homemade is best
    • Variations
    • Related posts
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    • Step by step photos

    Spice mix

    Garam means 'Hot' in Hindi and masala means 'spice mix'. So pretty much you would have concluded this spice powder is a mixture of various Indian spices to jazz up your curry, sabzi or dal, vegetables preparation.

    It is widely used through out India in all the preparations in everyday cooking.

    Why Homemade is best

    I have never thought before on making my own garam masala. But things changed when I saw this recipe in a library book I borrowed, it was so simple to try. And I tried. I am glad that I tried.

    Because now a days a lot more aroma in my dishes. I am not sure about the recipe if it is authentic, but I can assure you, this smells great and if added in place of store bought masala, it does a magic😊. 

    From a home where they say No to garam masala, to making my own garam masala powder at home now 🙄

    Variations

    Actually, the spices used in garam masala varies with the region. From state to state, even the one we get from Malaysia might be so different from the Indian ones.

    So there is no hard fast rules when it comes to ingerdients keeping certain spices as main ingredients.

    Cardamom (green or black), clove, cinnamon, biryani leaf, red chillies, coriander, cumin, black pepper and fennel are the main ingredients. Others can be added in traces accordingly. Mine is the simplest one you can make at home with ingredients easily available.

    I used kali mirch (black pepper) in this recipe. In case you are using red chilli, the color may vary slightly according to the red chilli variety you use. Kashmiri or Baydgi chilli may give reddish color while others will result in brownish hue.

    ingredients for homemade garam masala powder

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    Recipe card

    Homemade garam masala powder
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    homemade garam masala powder recipe

    Garam masala powder, easy homemade garam masala powder recipe with step by step photos. It's so handy and double the flavor.
    Course Condiments
    Cuisine Indian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Servings 1 cup
    Cup measurements

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup Coriander seeds
    • 2 tablespoon Cardamom
    • 2 tablespoon Pepper
    • 2 tablespoon Cloves
    • 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds
    • 3 Star anise
    • 4 Cinnamon 1 inch each
    • ¼ Nutmeg
    • 2 Bay leaves
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    Instructions

    • Gather all the ingredients. Dry roast over medium flame with constant stirring to ensure even roasting.
    • Cool down and powder it well in a mixer.
    • Sieve it through a big metal strainer to make sure to eliminate any big pieces.

    Notes

    • The color depends upon the ingredients color you use. But since we do not use red chilli in this, the color will be on brown shade.
    • Since the flavors are string, we may need only less in places where we use the store bought ones.
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    Step by step photos

    1. Gather all the ingredients. Dry roast over medium flame with constant stirring to ensure even roasting.

    roast ingredients

    2. Cool down and powder it well in a mixer.

    Blend

    3. Sieve it through a big metal strainer to make sure to eliminate any big pieces.

    sieve

    Store in an airtight container and use it for all your garam masala needs in your kitchen.

    how to make garam masala powder

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    Comments

    1. Divya Kudua

      November 29, 2012 at 4:29 am

      Homemade Garam masala has an absolutely wonderful aroma which no store bought can match.I make mine at home too,or rather,amma makes a big batch and I use it:)

      Reply
    2. Babitha costa

      November 29, 2012 at 4:29 am

      lovely clicks,

      Reply
    3. Nagalakshmi V

      November 29, 2012 at 4:33 am

      I have never thought of making my own either. Just keep using MDH which I like. Haven't even tried other brands 🙂

      Reply
    4. APARNARAJESHKUMAR

      November 29, 2012 at 4:36 am

      i have never tried this 🙂 so colourful

      Reply
    5. Sangeetha Nambi

      November 29, 2012 at 4:42 am

      Wow !! Perfect spicy powder with wonderful clicks....
      http://recipe-excavator.blogspot.com

      Reply
    6. Sudha Sabarish

      November 29, 2012 at 5:06 am

      Nice post,i also want to try.

      Reply
    7. Lavi Raj

      November 29, 2012 at 5:23 am

      Love the ingredients pic so much! It makes easy to remember!

      Reply
    8. Priya Senthil

      November 29, 2012 at 6:40 am

      thank u for this wonderful recipe .. and the jar for the powder was a perfect one 🙂

      Reply
    9. Veena Theagarajan

      November 29, 2012 at 7:03 am

      good back to basic recipe

      Reply
    10. Nandita SS

      November 29, 2012 at 7:04 am

      Even I make garam masala at home!!! Yours looks very aromatic. Lovely post Raji 🙂

      Reply
    11. Bindu

      November 29, 2012 at 7:39 am

      Now this is what i call telepathy... just yesterday while making dinner i thought to myself.. wish i had the recipe for a home-made garam masala... since the one i have hardly has any aroma to it.... and TADA.. here comes the recipe from U... Thanks Raji.. will definitely try it out!!

      Reply
    12. RENU

      November 29, 2012 at 10:28 am

      it looks awesome.

      Reply
    13. Nivedhanams Sowmya

      November 29, 2012 at 1:02 pm

      Such an informative and helpful post!! nicely done Raji
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      Reply
    14. S.Menaga

      November 29, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      Nice post,thxs for sharing!!

      Reply
    15. gomathi

      November 29, 2012 at 1:15 pm

      Love your Blog ya.Brilliant Photography.

      Reply
    16. Anu

      November 29, 2012 at 2:29 pm

      Nice clicks in aromatic masala.

      Reply
    17. Sanctified Spaces

      November 29, 2012 at 3:51 pm

      Superbly done Raji.

      Reply
    18. Hema

      November 29, 2012 at 5:43 pm

      That spice jar looks so cool, well done post..

      Reply
    19. Mahi

      November 29, 2012 at 5:53 pm

      Home made powders are always flavourful and enhances the taste of the dishes! Nice post Raji!

      /From a home where they say No to garam masala, to making my own garam masala powder at home now// Yes, Its amazing you know!:) Because one of my friend here sees "Biriyani" as a வேற்று கிரக சாப்பாடு! 😉 her hubby is a strict vegetarian(no garlic-no onion - no hing!)..whenever any of us call them for dinner, will break our heads thinking what to cook for him! 😉 :))

      Reply
    20. Priya

      November 29, 2012 at 9:01 pm

      I too love this homemade spice powder, looks wonderful

      Reply
    21. Manju

      November 29, 2012 at 10:45 pm

      How u manage to make even a simple garama masala powder look so good is beyond me!

      I love your website, I'm a subscriber my email, so I get to read all your posts. I tried your Kaju Katli for Diwali and it came out perfect. I've posted it on my blog, if you'd like to see.

      Keep up the great work and I'm always excited when a new post from your blog arrives in my mail. Each one is worth a read and drooling over 🙂

      Regards,
      Manju
      http://manjuseatingdelights.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    22. decafTwithspice

      November 30, 2012 at 2:42 pm

      Loved it. I also add pinch saffron, quater nutmeg and few methi seeds

      Reply
    23. Sangeetha

      November 30, 2012 at 9:42 pm

      haven't tried this spice powder at home...will try it sometime..very pretty jar 🙂

      Reply
    24. raaji

      December 01, 2012 at 12:31 am

      definitely would love to try it

      Reply
    25. Aruna Manikandan

      December 01, 2012 at 7:29 am

      haven't tried it so far..
      very neatly explained..
      pretty clicks 🙂

      Reply
    26. Annapoorani

      December 01, 2012 at 5:44 pm

      I make it the same way 🙂

      Reply
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    28. Sharmilee! :)

      December 03, 2012 at 10:55 am

      Looks so flavourful...love the ing list pic!

      Reply
    29. Unknown

      March 09, 2013 at 4:28 am

      lovely receipe..

      Reply
    30. mui mui

      April 02, 2013 at 6:10 am

      Hi Raji,
      I was googling to see what is in garam masala and I found your site.
      Oh! Your site is wonderful . Pictures are great!
      Thanks for sharing:)
      mui

      Reply
    31. Nalini Molugu

      April 05, 2013 at 7:23 am

      Wow. This is a lovely recipe for garam masala.
      Definitely will try it out this time.
      Pictures are soooo gud.

      Reply
    32. uma ex-comilona

      June 23, 2013 at 10:01 am

      Hi! Which kind of mixer have you used?

      Reply
    33. Dark Unicorn

      June 23, 2013 at 10:03 am

      Lovely recipe, and awesome pictures! What typography are you using for the label names on the pictures? 🙂

      Reply
    34. Asha Shivakumar

      June 23, 2013 at 10:07 am

      really like your recipe for garama masala, could I link your recipe in my blog?

      Reply
    35. Raks anand

      June 23, 2013 at 10:13 am

      Panasonic mixer

      Reply
    36. Raks anand

      June 23, 2013 at 10:14 am

      Panasonic

      Reply
    37. suga guru

      July 06, 2013 at 9:28 am

      I make it in the sameway it came out gud aroma thank u.

      Reply
    38. KHATY

      August 07, 2013 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks a lot. Its very helpful. With the picture to make perfect.

      Reply
    39. KHATY

      August 07, 2013 at 10:46 pm

      Thanks, really helped. The picture is very helpfull.

      Reply
    40. suja m

      September 10, 2013 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks for the post rak. can't wait to do homemade garam masala.

      my doubt is it tsp or tbsp for cloves and elachi. It looks very little in the picture (kadai). When i have tbsp it was lot. just to make sure.

      Reply
    41. suja m

      September 10, 2013 at 4:01 pm

      Can't wait to do homemade garam masala. Thanks for the post rak.

      My doubt : elachi/cloves is in tsp or tbsp. In the pic it looks very little (kadai) . when i added 2 tbsp it was lot.

      Reply
    42. I.V.N.S.S PAVANI

      May 18, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      Thanks Now my Curries are most flavoured ones 🙂

      Reply
    43. I.V.N.S.S PAVANI

      May 18, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      Thankyew,now all my Curries are most tastier with this Garam masala powder 🙂

      Reply
    44. Abeesh Thomas

      July 23, 2014 at 11:31 am

      is it good to add ginger garlic paste in making garam masala?

      Reply
    45. Anonymous

      October 17, 2014 at 8:37 am

      This in awesome blend for Garam Masala. I made it with my girlfriend 3 weeks ago and have been using it in everything , not just indian dishes but american and mexican dishes. Curried Chicken salad, omelets, black beans and sweet potatos, enchiladas...etc. Very universal blend. 5 STARS!

      Reply
    46. Thamarai

      January 13, 2015 at 10:31 am

      I tried this yday and just thought I would add my feedback. I found the cloves to be way too much for my liking. Esp after roasting the spices the flavor was so strong, that the dal I made with a spoon of the masala burned my lips. So I tried again by adding just 4-5 cloves and it worked out just great for us. The rajma I made today was a huge hit with my family (I made this the new batch of masala after drastically reducing the cloves quantity). Thank you so much for the recipe Raks. 90% of the recipes I have tried out from your site have worked out well for me. So if I need a recipe these days I come to your site first and if I can't find it, I go elsewhere.. Keep up the effort please.. this is just awesom work.

      Reply
    47. SK

      March 26, 2015 at 4:14 am

      Rajjjjiiiiiii !!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a ton for this aromatic Garam masala powder. I just made this powder and my entire house filled with this aroma. Like you said, i don't know if its authentic or not but i just love it. I can't wait to use this to make my chicken curry tomorrow. Keep up the great work.

      Reply
    48. Priya

      August 30, 2015 at 11:12 am

      Thanks for this GM recipe... I was searching for a simple one and got this recipe. Going to make right now..

      Reply
    49. Gern Blenstein

      April 19, 2016 at 5:57 am

      I like your recipe. Butt you should point out that the bay leaves you use and have pictured here are not the bay leaves most Westerners know. When we say bay leaves we mean bay laurel. What you have pictured here are Indian bay leaves or Tej Patta. These are leaves of the cinnamon tree and very different in terms of the flavor of the masala.

      Reply
    50. Unknown

      September 04, 2016 at 3:09 pm

      Why do you omit cumin? Was that an accident or intentional?

      Reply
    51. Raks anand

      September 04, 2016 at 3:12 pm

      The recipe i referred was without cumin. So i never knew it.

      Reply
    52. Raveesh Kutty

      February 17, 2017 at 2:36 am

      Hi, I'm new to ur blog and this is the first one that I tried from ur recipes. I have tried making this garam masala powder and it came out really well. Thanks for sharing..

      Reply
    53. Raveesh Kutty

      February 17, 2017 at 2:36 am

      Hi, I'm new to ur blog and this is the first one I have tried from ur recipes. Homemade garam masala powder came out really well. It was easy and tasty. Thanks for sharing.. ☺

      Reply
    54. Raks anand

      February 17, 2017 at 2:42 am

      Thanks a lot for your feedback 🙂

      Reply
    55. SJR

      May 17, 2021 at 12:56 pm

      Made it today and it turned out superb

      Reply
      • Raks Anand

        May 17, 2021 at 1:02 pm

        thank you for your feedback 🙂

        Reply

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