Garam Masala

Ingredients : 

• Cumin seeds                    - 1 cup
• Black Cardamoms seeds  - 1 cup
• Cloves                             - 1tbs
• Cinnamon sticks               - 2tbs
• Nutmeg                            - 1
• Mace                               - 5 blades

Method : 

Roast all the above ingredients very lightly and grind it to a fine powder. Cool it and store in a clean airtight container. It can be store for at least 6 months.

Curry Masala

Ingredients : 

• Dried Coriander            - 250gms
• Dried Chilli                   - 100gms
• Pepper                        - 1dsp
• Turmeric (1¹/₂inch long piece)- 10gm
• Cumin Seeds               - ³/₄dsp
• Cinnamon (1inch long)       - 12 'pieces
• Clove                          - 45
• Cardamom                   - 12
• Oil                               - 1 tsp to roast

Method : 

Heat the oil in a thick pan and roast the chilly well. Remove the chilly from the oil and roast dried coriander and cumin seeds. Remove the pan from fire. Put pepper into the pan and when it becomes slightly heated, take it out from the pan and mix all the heated ingredients and turmeric, clove, cinnamon and cardamom. Grind all the ingredients together while it is still hot .Sieve and keep in an air tight container.

Note : Always use a dry spoon when taking out the masala.