Comments on: Garam Masala https://www.closetcooking.com/garam-masala/ Cooking adventures in a small, closet sized, kitchen. - I came to realize that my meals were boring and that I had been eating the same few dishes over and over again for years. It was time for a change! I now spend my free time searching for, creating and trying tasty new recipes in my closet sized kitchen. Sat, 23 Jun 2018 06:01:49 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Amrita https://www.closetcooking.com/garam-masala/#comment-36729 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:23:24 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/07/26/garam-masala/#comment-36729 Hey,

I really enjoyed your blog being a foodie 🙂
Well, just a suggestion here regarding garam masala.
In India, generally we use black cardamom for garam masala powder which is used in curries tandoors etc. Whereas green cardamom is used for desserts mostly.
Another tip, in curries/gravies requiring garam masala you can add 1-2 whole bay leaf when the oil is hot before putting any other ingredients. Similarly garam masala can be put whole along with bay leaves in the begining (of course not nutmeg which can be added as powder) instead of using powdered garam masala.

Best

]]> By: msmeanie https://www.closetcooking.com/garam-masala/#comment-32245 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:40:51 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/07/26/garam-masala/#comment-32245 Hi Kevin, Thank you for this recipe! This spice is used so often in Indian dishes, it is really nice to know how to make it. I linked to your recipe from my blog. Thanks again!

]]> By: She'll be apples https://www.closetcooking.com/garam-masala/#comment-22103 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:37:00 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/07/26/garam-masala/#comment-22103 Thank you for this post… I’ve been looking for garam masala, but then with this recipe, I can make my own 🙂

]]> By: Nirvana https://www.closetcooking.com/garam-masala/#comment-17374 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/07/26/garam-masala/#comment-17374 I’ve always wanted to make my own garam masala but have been too overwhelmed with all the different variations so just used the store bought variety… You have inspired me to give it a try 🙂

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.closetcooking.com/garam-masala/#comment-9556 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:43:00 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/07/26/garam-masala/#comment-9556 just a tip instead of putting the nutmeg into the spice grinder you could grate it. i got a nutmeg grinder in Crate and barrell a few years ago. the grater was cliped onto a small container and all the shavings fell into it.

]]> By: Pearlsofeast https://www.closetcooking.com/garam-masala/#comment-9483 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:34:00 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/07/26/garam-masala/#comment-9483 Wow excellent masala recipe.Bookmarked and nutmeg adds a distinct flavour.

]]> By: Deborah https://www.closetcooking.com/garam-masala/#comment-8911 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:38:00 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/07/26/garam-masala/#comment-8911 I would love to experiment with Indian cuisine, but my husband doesn’t care for it. I’ll have to experiment when he’s not hungry!

]]> By: Mrs Ergül https://www.closetcooking.com/garam-masala/#comment-8882 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:31:00 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/07/26/garam-masala/#comment-8882 grinding your own spices is such a big level up! you sure make it look simple!

]]> By: redmenace https://www.closetcooking.com/garam-masala/#comment-8878 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:36:00 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/07/26/garam-masala/#comment-8878 The asparagus looks so good and I love the pics. I have an Indian cookbook and EVERY recipes calls for this spice. You’re off to a good start!

]]> By: Pam https://www.closetcooking.com/garam-masala/#comment-8846 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:25:00 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/07/26/garam-masala/#comment-8846 I don’t like the premade garam masala all that much, but I bet your fresh made is excellent!

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