Basic Garam Masala (Indian Spice) Recipe

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Basic Garam Masala (Indian Spice)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 40 g cumin seeds (1 1/2 oz)
  • 25 g coriander seeds (1 oz)
  • 20 g green cardamom seeds (3/4 oz) or 20 g black cardamom seeds (3/4 oz)
  • 20 g black peppercorns (3/4 oz)
  • 15 g cloves (1/2 oz)
  • 15 g ground mace (1/2 oz)

Directions:

  1. Break the cinnamon sticks into pieces. Crumble the bay leaves. Heat a heavy frying pan and after 2-3 minutes put in the whole spices. Dry roast over a medium heat until the color darkens, stirring or shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning. Leave to cool, then grind and blend with the mace. In an airtight container, the mixture will keep for 3-4 months.
  2. * To make a mild and subtle Moghul Masala, use only green cardamoms, cinnamon, black peppercorns, mace and a few cloves.
  3. * For a hot Gujerati Masala, add sesame seeds, fennel seeds, ajowan seeds and chiles.
  4. * For a mildish Kashmiri Masala, use black cumin seeds, green cardamoms, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, mace, and add a little grated nutmeg.
  5. * For a hot Parsi Dhansak Masala, add fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, chiles and ground turmeric, and double the amount of coriander seeds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 51.24 Kcal (215 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.79g 6%
Cholesterol 1.23mg 0%
Sodium 38.58mg 2%
Potassium 142.37mg 3%
Total Carbs 5.02g 2%
Sugars 0.15g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.25g 9%
Protein 1.44g 3%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 74.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 408.12 Kcal (1709 kJ)
Calories from fat 271.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.2g 6%
Cholesterol 9.76mg 0%
Sodium 307.27mg 2%
Potassium 1133.88mg 3%
Total Carbs 39.96g 2%
Sugars 1.19g 1%
Dietary Fiber 17.94g 9%
Protein 11.43g 3%
Vitamin C 12mg 3%
Iron 32.5mg 23%
Calcium 592.9mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.9
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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