Sanjeev Kapoor

Punjabi Garam Masala

Spice mix

Preparation info
  • Makes

    1¾ cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

Another variety of garam masala, more popular in Punjabi homes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (100 grams) whole black peppercorns
  • ¾ cup plus 1

Method

  1. Place a small nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Add the peppercorns and dry-roast for 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  2. One spice at a time, dry-roast the cumin, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon, and add them to the peppercorns. Set aside to cool completely.
  3. Transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.
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