Garam Masala - Charlotte Solomon
condiment, indian, mix
4 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 tablespoon cummin seeds
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
2 teaspoon cardamom seeds (not pods**)
4 cinnamon sticks 3 each
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 nutmeg
In a small pan roast separately the coriander, cummin, peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves. As each one starts to smell fragrant, turn on to a plate to cool. **After roasting, peel the cardamoms, discard pods and measure and use only the seeds. Put all into electric blender and blend to a fine powder. Finely grate nutmeg and mix in. Store in glass jar with airtight lid. Recipe Charlotte Solomon "South East Asian Cookery" MMed IMH c/o Georges' Home BBS 2:323/4.4
From: Ian Hoare Date: 19 May 97 National Cooking Echo Ä
Yield: 5 fl oz