Garam Masala

Garam means hot and masala means mixture. Garam masala is not curry powder. It is a mixture of spices sometimes used in various vegetable dishes, pickles, and herb tea in Indian cooking. 

Garam masala will keep indefinitely. 

Garam masala #1

This is a general purpose masala for general use when desired. 

Ingredients: 
2 cardamom pods, seeded 
1 teaspoon whole cloves 
30 whole peppercorns 
2 teaspoons whole cumin seed 
1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick 

Directions:
Measure all the ingredients, discarding the pods of the cardamom. Grind as finely as possible in a mortar and pestle. 

Garam masala #2

This is used in herb teas and other beverages.

Prepare exactly as above, but omit the cumin seed. 

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