Bengali garam masala

Name: Bengali garam masala
Yield: Makes 3 tablespoons
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 5 cloves; 1 teaspoon white peppercorns; seeds from 5 green cardamom pods; 1½ tablespoons coriander seeds; 1 stick cinnamon

Preparation info

Makes
3 tablespoons

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Spice

By Christine Manfield

Published 1999

About

Many regard the food of the state of Bengal as the best in India — elegant, refined and mild. Spices work their magic with warmth and aromatic appeal without the burning heat of the chilli. Use this garam masala with fish, shellfish, fresh green vegetables or lentils.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon white peppercorns
5

Asia
India
West Bengal
Spice Mix
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Grind spices to a fine powder. Store in a sealed jar.