Garam Masala Substitute
If you don’t have any garam masala on hand or you can’t find any in nearby stores, here is a Garam Masala substitute. Creating your own garam masala blend also allows you to adjust the spice blends to your desired flavor.
Equipment
- Small skillet
- Spice grinder or coffee grinder
- spice scale
Ingredients
- 8 whole green cardamom pods
- 20 grams whole coriander
- 12 grams whole black peppercorns
- 10 grams whole cumin
- 6 grams cinnamon stick
- 2 grams nutmeg
Instructions
- Start by heating a skillet over medium heat.
- Once you have heated the skillet, add the coriander, cumin, cardamom, and peppercorns.
- Stir them occasionally for 4-5 minutes to toast the spices evenly.
- Once you have toasted the spices and released their aromas, set them aside.
- Let them cool, then grind them in a grinder or mortar and pestle.
- Grind nutmeg and cinnamon.
- Stir in the grated nutmeg and cinnamon with the other spices.
- Store the spice blend in an airtight container. Keep it in a cool and dry place for it to last up to several months.
Notes
Do not skip the roasting step because it will give the whole spices a stronger and more flavorful taste.
Remember not to roast nutmeg and cinnamon. Sure, they may take some heat, but they will easily have a burned taste if you’re not careful. It’s best to skip the roasting part for these sweet spices.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 714mgFiber: 18gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 212IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 383mgIron: 13mg
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