Garam Masala
An aromatic blend of spices
Garam Masala is a great pantry staple to have to hand, some of the dishes you can create with its unique flavour combination include; – Garam Masala Vegetable Curry, Spiced Chicken Tikka Masala, Fragrant Basmati Rice Pilaf, Masala-Spiced Roasted Potatoes, Garam Masala Coconut & Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: Oven method : 2.5hours & 30mins cooling; Pan method:Toast 2 mins, cool 15mins
Serves: 4
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1 black cardamom pod4 cloves5g black peppercorns2 large cinnamon sticks10g coriander seeds5g cumin seeds4g fennel seeds2g star anise1 bay leaf2g mace blades10g poppy seeds2g dried rose petals
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OVEN METHOD
Heat the oven to 50°C (lowest Gas). Spread everything apart from the poppy seeds and rose petals on a baking sheet.
Place in the oven for 21⁄2 hours. -
Add the poppy seeds and rose petals to the tray, place it back in the oven and turn the oven off. Allow the mixture to cool in
the switched-off oven for 30 minutes. - Transfer the cooled spice mix to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
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PAN METHOD
Put everything apart from the poppy seeds and rose petals into a cold, dry frying pan and place over a medium heat to
warm, shaking the pan occasionally. - Toast for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- Add the poppy seeds and rose petals, and let the mixture cool in the pan.
- Transfer the cooled spice mix to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
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OVEN METHOD
Ingredients
- 1 black cardamom pod
- 4 cloves
- 5g black peppercorns
- 2 large cinnamon sticks
- 10g coriander seeds
- 5g cumin seeds
- 4g fennel seeds
- 2g star anise
- 1 bay leaf
- 2g mace blades
- 10g poppy seeds
- 2g dried rose petals
Method
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OVEN METHOD
Heat the oven to 50°C (lowest Gas). Spread everything apart from the poppy seeds and rose petals on a baking sheet.
Place in the oven for 21⁄2 hours. -
Add the poppy seeds and rose petals to the tray, place it back in the oven and turn the oven off. Allow the mixture to cool in
the switched-off oven for 30 minutes. - Transfer the cooled spice mix to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
-
PAN METHOD
Put everything apart from the poppy seeds and rose petals into a cold, dry frying pan and place over a medium heat to
warm, shaking the pan occasionally. - Toast for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- Add the poppy seeds and rose petals, and let the mixture cool in the pan.
- Transfer the cooled spice mix to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
