This quick Garam Masala spice blend takes 2 mins to make at home with everyday ground spices. No wHole spiced or grinding needed! Use it in Indian dishes, with roasted veggies, in soups, stews, curries, cookies and more.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 5 minutes
  • Total time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Tablespoons
  • Category: spice blend
  • Cuisine: Indian, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 to 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 to 3/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Method

  1. Mix all the ingredients and store in an airtight container for upto 2 months. Add 1 bay leaf, powdered for variation.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.