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Simple Garam Masala

July 23, 2015 by Katie Mae Stanley 10 Comments

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I LOVE Indian food. I love going out to eat it, cooking it, and eating more of it! I’m a sucker for buffets. I am able to try a bit of everything and get inspiration for recreating them myself and make it with much healthier oils.

Garam masala is a fragrant blend of spices commonly used in Indian cooking. Garam masala translates literally as “warm spice mix”. Garam means “heat” but not the type of heat that you would expect from a chile pepper but the warmth you feel as you eat a dish with the spices in them.

Every cook has a slightly different variation. The basis is generally cardamom, clove, cinnamon, and black pepper. I based my simple garam masala of a recipe in my favourite Indian cookbook “Aarti Paarti: An American Kitchen with an Indian Soul“.

Garam Masala may be most common is India but it I also had it on  chicken shwarma when I was in Bethlehem a few years ago. I love how versatile it can be- in a pinch I have even been known to use it with black tea to make a quick cup of chai!

If you buy garam masala from the store there are often fillers added to cut costs. Be sure to read the ingredients to be sure it is an unadulterated blend.

I bought most of my spices at Mountian Rose Herbs, but my Ceylon cinnamon came from the local Mexican market. You can also find it on Amazon. I chose to start with ground herbs, you can buy them pre-ground or grind them yourself in a spice grinder, but I just use a coffee grinder. If you really want to get a work out you can grind them by hand in a mortar and pestle.

Simple Garam Masala- www.nourishingsimplicity.org

Other Indian Inspired Dishes to Try:

  • Lentils
  • Chai Concentrate
  • Tandoori Chicken Sandwich
Simple Garam Masala- www.nourishingsimplicity.org

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Simple Garam Masala

Author Katie Mae Stanley@ Nourishing Simplicity

Ingredients

  • 3 TBS ground cardamon
  • 2 TBS ground Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1 TBS ground cloves
  • 1/2 TBS ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix all the spices together and save in a glass container.

Simple Garam Masala

3 TBS ground cardamon
2 TBS ground Ceylon cinnamon
1 TBS ground cloves
1/2 TBS ground pepper

1. Mix all the spices together and save in a glass container.

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About Katie Mae Stanley

Katie Mae Stanley is the creator of Nourishing Simplicity. She believes that a made from scratch life is possible with a measure of grace. She teaches you to craft simple, nourishing recipes and natural DIY products at home.

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  1. Elaina Newton (@TheRisingSpoon)

    July 31, 2015 at 6:53 am

    Mmm…I love the smell of Garam Masala! I like sprinkling it on my butternut squash soup, which will be back in rotation in a few months when it’s not so hot. This homemade version sounds so easy! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie Mae Stanley

      July 31, 2015 at 3:58 pm

      I love that idea!

      Reply
  2. linda spiker

    July 30, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    I adore indian food. Had the best I have ever tasted in London in May! I think about it every day….guess I need to make this so I can relive the memories:)

    Reply
  3. renee

    July 30, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    Ohh I didn’t realize that this was that simple! Sounds so delicious too!

    Reply
  4. Vanessa

    July 30, 2015 at 11:52 am

    We lived in southern India for a year. They put very hot chili powder in all their masalas there….consequently a few of my family members had a hard time finding things to eat that year 😉 I love your recipe, though. It sounds really delicious. My favorite Indian food is probably palak paneer and paratha.

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    • Katie Mae Stanley

      July 30, 2015 at 12:21 pm

      I wouldn’t mind putting a bit of hot chili powder in it. 😉 Oh the other tasty foods you must have eaten while living there!!

      Reply
  5. Stacy @ A Delightful Home

    July 30, 2015 at 11:44 am

    This is such a great idea! I’ve never thought to make this myself. You made it look so easy! Can’t wait to try t. I bet it smells amazing!

    Reply
    • Katie Mae Stanley

      July 30, 2015 at 12:23 pm

      It does!

      Reply
  6. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    July 30, 2015 at 11:38 am

    I love this! Such yummy flavors. So cool to have a DIY version.

    Reply
    • Katie Mae Stanley

      July 30, 2015 at 12:22 pm

      It’s one of the few spice blends I make to keep on hand. I’m warming up to making others. 😉

      Reply

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