Kashmiri Inspired Garam Masala Recipe

Name: Kashmiri Inspired Garam Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 0.2 ounces Green Cardamom pods (approximate weight, sizes vary); 3 tablespoons Cumin Seeds; 3 tablespoons Fennel Seeds (or Anise Seeds); 1 1/2 tablespoons Peppercorns; 1 tablespoon Fenugreek Seeds; 1 Dried Kashmiri Chile pod, deseeded; 1/4 teaspoon Dried orange peel; 1/4 teaspoon Allspice powder (or Nutmeg); 3 Dried Curry Leaves (or 1 bay leaf); 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (up to 1 Tbl to taste at the end)

Servings: persons

0.2 ounces Green Cardamom pods (approximate weight, sizes vary)
3 tablespoons Cumin Seeds
3 tablespoons Fennel Seeds (or Anise Seeds)
1 1/2 tablespoons Peppercorns
1 tablespoon Fenugreek Seeds
1 Dried Kashmiri Chile pod, deseeded
1/4 teaspoon Dried orange peel
1/4 teaspoon Allspice powder (or Nutmeg)
3 Dried Curry Leaves (or 1 bay leaf)
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (up to 1 Tbl to taste at the end)

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In a dry non-stick pan on the stove-top, roast the following ingredients one at a time on low to medium heat: cardamom (until pod is light brown, then shell and just keep the seeds), cumin, fennel, peppercorn, fenugreek, cloves, and cinnamon sticks broken into chunks with your fingers. I roast each ingredient on its own because they tend to cook at different rates and this keeps me from burning anything. If your a better cook, you might be able to toss them all in at the same time. Roast until colors and/or aromas change. Err on the side of caution and remove before burning.
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Grind everything together in a coffee or spice grinder. You might have to do a couple of runs if you have a small grinder. After grinding, mix the powders together well and regrind any coarser material for good measure. When done, I usually add a bit more smoked paprika to taste. This seems to help counteract any bitterness that might creep in from one ingredient or another.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 0.2 ounces Green Cardamom pods (approximate weight, sizes vary), 3 tablespoons Cumin Seeds, 3 tablespoons Fennel Seeds (or Anise Seeds), 1 1/2 tablespoons Peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Kashmiri Inspired Garam Masala falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kashmiri Inspired Garam Masala

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