Garam Masala

Literally translated as "warm mixture," Garam Masala, an aromatic North Indian spice blend, is used in everything from flatbreads to soups. Use the pungent spice sparingly over roasted cauliflower or potatoes, mixed with olive oil to rub on lamb chops, or stirred into a basmati pilaf with onions and peas.

Yield: 3/4 cup (serving size: 1/4 teaspoon)

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  cumin seeds
• 2  tablespoons  coriander seeds
• 2  tablespoons  cardamom seeds
• 2  tablespoons  black peppercorns
• 1  teaspoon  whole cloves
• 1  teaspoon  grated whole nutmeg
• 1  (2-inch) cinnamon stick, broken

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Store in an airtight container.

Note: Freeze Garam Masala in an airtight container for up to six months.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

2 (45% from fat)

Fat:

0.1g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.1g,poly 0.0g)

Protein:

0.1g

Carbohydrate:

0.4g

Fiber:

0.2g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.2mg

Sodium:

1mg

Calcium:

5mg