Punjabi Garam Masala
Punjabi Garam Masala is a special kind of spice mix that is used in most North Indian recipes. It is made by roasting the spices and grounding them until smooth, which is then used in a wide variety of recipes.
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Equipment
Spice Grinder
Jars
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Coriander Seeds
- 1.5 Cups Cinnamon
- ⅓ Cup Black Cardamoms
- ¼ Cup Green Cardamoms
- ¼ Cup Cloves
- 1.5 Cups Black Peppercorns
- 2 Cups Cumin Seeds
- 20-30 Bay Leaf
- 4-5 Javitri Javitri (optional)
- 1 Nutmeg grated
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients in a pan on stove-top and toast it for 3-4 minutes, till they are aromatic.
- Add ingredients in a spice grinder in batches and grind it finely. Repeat the process till all the spices are grounded.
- Store in an airtight container, and is good till 6 months.
Notes
If you toast the spices before grinding, it gives a nice aroma and masala will be flavorful for a longer time.
Once grounded always store in an airtight container, as the smell will not be lost. If not using that frequently you can also freeze it. Freezing the masala will make masala last even longer.
Best to grind masala in batches, as this will give an even texture. Otherwise, it may not be that fine, and you will find lumps of spices in it.
STORAGE
Once Punjabi Garam Masala is grounded then store it in an air-tight container. Masala stays good for 6-8 months in a cool and dry place. For extended use, you can store the masala in the freezer too.
HOW TO USE IT IN THE RECIPE
It depends on the recipe. Some recipes, like chickpeas curry, require more garam masala, while some recipe, like paneer recipes, requires only ¼ teaspoon of it.
But ¼- ½ teaspoon of Garam Masal is enough for most recipes with a serving size of 2-4 people. Garam Masala will make the curries or lentils more flavorful.
Nutrition Facts
Punjabi Garam Masala
Serving Size
1 grams
Amount per Serving
Calories
18
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Trans Fat
0.001
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Sodium
3
mg
0
%
Potassium
70
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
29
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.5
mg
1
%
Calcium
45
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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