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nepali garam masala

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Mikekey *
@Mikekey
Seattle, WA

Use as a dry rub, or added to curries.

(1 rating)
yield 1 /2 cup
prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For nepali garam masala

  • 1/4 c
    cumin seeds
  • 1/4 c
    coriander seeds
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    whole black peppercorns
  • 2 sm
    bay leaves
  • 1 1/2
    inch piece of cinnamon stick, broken into several pieces
  • 5
    green cardamom pods, crushed
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    whole cloves
  • 1 tsp
    ground nutmeg

How To Make nepali garam masala

  • 1
    Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. When it is hot, add all of the spices except the nutmeg. Toast them while stirring constantly, 3-4 minutes.
  • 2
    Pour into a bowl to cool. Remove the seeds from the cardamom pods. Discard pods.
  • 3
    Working in batches, grind the spices to a fine powder in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Add the nutmeg.
  • 4
    Store in a jar with a tight fitting lid until ready to use.
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