Garam Masala

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The table

Garam Masala: ingredients down the left, what to do with them across. Tap any cell to cross it off.
3 Tbs(18 g)coriander seedstoast in a dry skillet 3 minadd, toast 1 min morecool, grind finewhisk in
2 Tbs(12 g)cumin seeds
2 tspblack peppercorns
1 tspcloves
2 tspgreen cardamom pods
1(3-in piece, broken up)cinnamon stick
2bay leaves
1/2 tspfreshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tspground mace
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What to lay out

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Pans and tools

1toast in a dry skillet 3 min

2add, toast 1 min more

goes in with what step 1 made

4whisk in

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Cooking it

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The clock

Start to finish
at least 4 min2 of 4 steps give no time
Needs you
about 4 min
If you get it wrong
Narrow — ground spice in a hot dry pan scorches almost immediately, and this is a finishing blend so the burn reaches the plate
  1. toast in a dry skillet 3 min

    3 minneeds you(we think)from the start

  2. add, toast 1 min more

    1 minneeds you(we think)3 min in

  3. cool, grind fine

    not timed4 min in

  4. whisk in

    not timed4 min in

You'll need skillet · spice grinder

Goes with

See how it is written
>> title: Garam Masala
>> category: Spice Blends & Marinades
>> tags: indian, spice blend, toasted, pantry
>> counters: Curry House
>> pairs-with: chicken-tikka-masala, chana-masala
>> servings: 24
>> time: 20 min
>> slack: narrow — ground spice in a hot dry pan scorches almost immediately, and this is a finishing blend so the burn reaches the plate

>> step: toast in a dry skillet 3 min
Toast @coriander seeds{3%Tbs}(18 g), @cumin seeds{2%Tbs}(12 g), @black peppercorns{2%tsp}, @cloves{1%tsp}, and @green cardamom pods{2%tsp} in a dry #skillet{} over medium heat until fragrant, about ~{3%min}.

>> step: add, toast 1 min more
Add @cinnamon stick{1}(3-in piece, broken up) and @bay leaves{2} to @&(~1)toasted spices{} and toast ~{1%min} more.

>> step: cool, grind fine
Cool @&(~1)spices{} completely, then grind to a fine powder in a #spice grinder{}.

>> step: whisk in
Whisk @freshly grated nutmeg{1/2%tsp} and @ground mace{1/4%tsp} into @&(~1)powder{}.