BEST EVER GARAM MASALA RECIPE

Many of us are cooking enthusiasts.Those who are cooking traditional dishes, are quite familiar with GARAM masala. It enhances the taste, flavour to hundred folds. That's why, GARAM MASALA is always on the priority list.

But looking at the present scenerio,it's really hard to find a perfect ,well balanced garam masala which have that authentic flavour,not even from the well known brands.Also,they are highly expensive & always exceeds the budget.

The recipe I'm sharing here will be ,by far,the best ever GARAM MASALA you can ever find. Once you made it at home,you will never look back or grab those marketted masalas.

PREPARATION TIME - 15-20 MIN

COOKING TIME - 5 MIN

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Coriander seeds (গোটা ধনে)

3 tsp White cumin seeds (শাহী জিরা)

1 tsp Black cumin seeds, (জিরা)

2-3 Black cardamon (বড়/কালো এলাচ)

/ Stone flower (পাথরের ফুল) 1 medium size,

2 tbsp Black peppercons(কালো গোলমরিচ) 

2 inch Cinnamon(দারুচিনি) stick (4-5) 

8-10 Green cardarmorm (এলাচ)

8 Cloves (লবঙ্গ)

1 Star anise ( স্টার ফুল /তারকা মৌরি )

2 Mace,(জয়ত্রী)

2 medium Bay leaves,(তেজপাতা)

3-4 red chilli (শুকনা মরিচ) - Optional

1 tsp salt (লবণ)

In winters add:

One large Nutmeg(জায়ফল)

In summers add:

1 tsp Fennel seeds (মিষ্টি জিরা )

PROCESS:

STEP 1 : CLEANING

•  First individually wash all of the ingredients really well under tap water. As they contain dirt & a lot of unwanted impurities.

•  Let them get dried under the sun.

• Before proceeding to the cooking step,make sure they are thoroughly dried leaving zero trace of water.

STEP 2 : COOKING 

• In a pan add coriander seeds and roast them lightly.Coriander gives texture to the masala.

• Remove and keep aside.

• Now in the same pan add cumin seeds, black cumin seeds and also roast them lightly and keep aside to cool. Cumins act as body or base to the masala.

• Now again in the same pan add red chili, black cardamom, black peppercons, green cardamom, cloves, star anise, mace, bay leaves, salt and roast them until fragrant. These are fragrant masalas providing the aroma to the masala.

• Remove and combine them all and let them cool down properly.

• Add them in a blender jar and make fine powder of them.

STEP 3 : STORAGE 

• Store it in an airtight container

• Do not keep the lid open for a long time while you are using it during cooking otherwise  the aroma may get lost.

• Just scoop our the amount you want & close the lid.

• While using it, add them directly just before turning the gas off. Mix them well with the curry , keep it like so for 2 min & turn the seam off.