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(Small batch) Garam Masala prep started.

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Oct 11, 2025 at 10:29pmWeb
Show threadDasOct 11, 2025

2/3
Garam Masala prep continued
These get measures separately - they'll get heated, gently toasted.
No coriander seeds in the first bowl - those only get added to the heated batch and the residual heat is enough to toast the coriander seeds.

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Show threadDasOct 12, 2025

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Garam Masala done!
The cinnamon and cardamom get pounded a bit before going into the spice grinder (old "coffee" grinder that gets used for spices only - have had this maybe almost 25 yrs) and ground up more before the other spices get put in. Nutmeg gets grated in with a microplane at the end.
Spice list and amounts 👇🏽
I vary a bit each time (though long pepper is now constant). This time had 1½ tsp = 2g of fennel seeds and no mushrooms. Once I added 2 coffee beans.

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Show threadDasOct 12, 2025

4/3 (lagniappe)
The simplest 'garam masala' - aromatics you can make a la minute if needed and add to dishes to finish, the standard garam masala in Bengali cuisine:
Simply green cardamom, cloves and cinnamon. Toast gently and grind up

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Show threaddeewaniOct 12, 2025
@SRDas Awesome. We used to use similar. After the fire, our replacement is the Cuisinart Spice & Nut grinder. I like that it has a stainless steel cup. Comes with an inner lid for storage if needed. https://www.cuisinart.com/spice-and-nut-grinder/SG-10.html
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Show threadDasOct 12, 2025
@deewani yes ours has a steel bowl too (old Black and Decker I picked up somewhere long ago). I don't use it for much else.
In case I need to clean it out, I just grind up some rice or stale bread.
Show threaddeewaniOct 12, 2025
@SRDas Old appliances are the best, they actually last. :)
Show threadLady Bruh🖖🏼🏳️‍🌈Oct 12, 2025
@SRDas Damn dedication! I might actually try this. Thanks
Show threadDasOct 12, 2025
@farah go for it!
Show threadjustmichelleOct 12, 2025
@SRDas Recipe saved. Maybe someday I can make it with black pepper, bay leaf, and cardamom from my garden.
Show threadDasOct 12, 2025
@justmichelle wow - from your garden! I hope you do too!
(And if you have peeper vines - I hope you are brining some of the peppercorns when they are green. (And cooking with the green ones)
Show threadjustmichelleOct 12, 2025
@SRDas So far it hasn't produced any flowers.
Show threadKatrien M MichielsJan 4
@SRDas ooh, nice! By bay leaves, you mean tej patta? Or the Western variety that gets used in e.g. French cuisine?
Show threadDasJan 4
@kmmich I use a basic tej patta (from Indian store)
Show threadKatrien M MichielsJan 4
@SRDas thanks! it 's always a bit confusing for me as a European cook - what is called bay leaf (laurier) over here has a really different taste. Took me several very funky curries before I realised (and found some Indian bay leaves).
Exciting recipe btw. Will try for sure, once my current batch of GM runs out.
Show threadMikeOct 11, 2025
@SRDas Must smell amazing 😋
Show threadDasOct 11, 2025
@sunumbral 💯
Show threadWendroid 🇺🇦Oct 11, 2025
@SRDas Black cardamom! Any cumin seeds or peppercorns? Oh, d’oh!
Show threadDasOct 11, 2025
@wendinoakland yes! See next. - and I'll put full list once I finish pottering around