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In a discussion about homemade Garam Masala recipes, several users shared their preferred spice blends. One user recommended a recipe by Kris Dhillon, which includes coriander seeds, cumin, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon, bay leaves, nutmeg, and black cardamom. Another user provided their own blend, featuring similar spices but with slight variations in quantities and additional ingredients like fennel seeds and star anise. The community appears to appreciate these shared recipes and is eager to try them out.

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Offline Chilli66

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Whats In Your Garam Masala?
« on: August 17, 2021, 06:06 PM »

I've not been cooking BIR for a couple of years but am back again.

Having never really liked shop-bought Garam Masala (too much cinnamon or something) I am interested to know if anyone thinks they have the perfect GM recipe and is happy to share it,

Cheers,

Pete.
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Offline Secret Santa

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Re: Whats In Your Garam Masala?
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2021, 11:46 PM »
When I used to experiment with masalas my favourite garam was Kris Dhillon's:

1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon green cardamoms
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 sticks of cinnamon, approx two inches in length
2 bay leaves
½  small nutmeg
4 black cardamoms
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Offline Chilli66

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Re: Whats In Your Garam Masala?
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2021, 06:42 PM »
Cheers mate, will have to give this one a go.
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Offline Robbo141

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Re: Whats In Your Garam Masala?
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2021, 07:38 PM »
Just made this today.  Honestly can't remember where I got the recipe.

1 TBSP coriander seeds
1.5 tsp cumin seeds
Seeds from 1 black cardamom
Seeds from 5 green cardamom
2 Asian bay leaf
2" piece cinnamon
1/4 tsp fennel seeds
5 cloves
1 star anise
Piece nutmeg 1/4" x 1/4"
6 black peppercorns

I've done it pan roasting the spices, cooling before grinding and also just straight grind.
Works well for me.  Cooking with Taz base currently.

Robbo
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