GARAM MASALA POWDER RECIPE

Preparation time 5 minutes
Cooking time 10 minutes

Ingredients:
1 cup Coriander seeds, साबुत धनिया
3 tsp White cumin seeds , जीरा
1 tsp Black cumin seeds, शाही जीरा
2 -3 Black cardamom/ Stone flower 1 medium size , बड़ी इलायची / पत्थर का फूल
2 heaped tbsp Black peppercorns , काली मिर्च
2 inch Cinnamon stick, दालचीनी
8-10 Green cardamom, हरी इलायची
8 Cloves , लॉन्ग
1 Star anise, चक्र फूल
2 Mace , जावित्री
2 medium Bay leaves, तेजपत्ता
3-4 Byadgi red chilli (optional) , बेदगी लाल मिर्च
½ tsp Salt, नमक

In winters add:
½ no large Nutmeg

In summers add:
1½ tsp Fennel seeds

Process:
1. In a pan add coriander seeds and roast them lightly.
Remove and keep aside.
2. Now in the same pan add cumin seeds, black cumin seeds and also roast them lightly and keep aside to cool.
3. Now again in the same pan add byadgi red chilli, black cardamom, black pepper cons, green cardamom, cloves, star anise, mace, bay leaves, salt and roast them until fragrant.
4. Remove and combine them all and let them cool down properly.
5. Add them in a blender jar and make fine powder from it and store it in an airtight container.