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Garam Masala

Far superior to shop-bought — toast and grind your own for incredible depth of flavour.

Karen Browne · 23 May 2026
Garam Masala

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp cardamom pods
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

Method

  1. Toast all whole spices in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Transfer to a spice grinder or pestle and mortar.
  3. Grind to a fine powder.
  4. Stir in ground nutmeg.
  5. Cool completely before storing in an airtight jar. Use within 3 months.