Punjabi Garam Masala is an Indian spice blend that adds deep aromatic flavours to many dishes.
| Quantity | Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tsp | cumin seeds |
| 1 | tbs | coriander seeds |
| 1/2 | tsp | whole black peppercrons |
| 1 | tsp | cloves |
| 1/2 | tsp | black cardamom seeds (badi elacichi) |
| 3 | sticks | cinnamon |
| 3 | whole | tejpatta leaves (Cinnamomum tamal, Indian Bay Leaf) |
Dry toast all the ingrediants in a pan then transfer to a plate to cool.
When cool place the spices in a spice grinder and grind to a medium fine powder.
Store in an air-tight container or jar. It will keep for several months.