Garma Masala Powder

20 grams black pepper
10 grams cloves
20 grams cinnamon
15 grams brown cardamom
10 grams cumin seeds
10 grams bay leaves
5 grams coriander seeds

Mix all ingredients together and lightly roast on a tawa. Grind in a mixie and sieve to get a fine powder (garam masala).

*I just used whatever I had on hand and converted 20 grams to equal about 1 tsp. Adjust the quantities of the other ingredients to match. It really depends on how much powder you want to make. I just mixed everything (no roasting necessary) and stored it in ziplock baggie for use when I cook Indian food.

This spice is what is going to give your Indian foods the yummy flavor- so don’t omit the garam masala when an Indian recipe calls for it.