Laung (Cloves) 1 tbs
-Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds) 2 tbs
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) 2 & ½ tbs
-Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) 2 tbs
-Badiyan ka phool (Star anise) 4-5
-Badi elaichi (Black cardamom) 7-8
-Darchini (Cinnamon sticks) 12-15
-Jaifil (Nutmeg) 2
-Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 20-22
-Sonth (Dried ginger) 2 pieces
-Tez paat (bay leaves) 6-8
-Javatri (Mace) 1 & ½ tbs
-Kala zeera (Caraway seeds) 1 tbs
-Kasuri meethi (Dried fenugreek leaves) 2 tbs
-Hing (Asafeotida powder) 1 tsp
Directions:
-In frying pan,add cloves,coriander seeds,cumin seeds and black peppercorns,dry roast until aromatic & light brown and take out in a bowl.
-In frying pan,add star anise,black cardamom,cinnamon sticks,nutmeg,green cardamom,dried ginger and bay leaves,dry roast until aromatic & take out in a bowl.
-In frying pan,add mace,caraway seeds,dried fenugreek leaves,dry roast until aromatic & take out in a bowl. -In bowl,add asafeotida powder and mix well.
-In spice mixer,add roasted spices and grind to make a fine powder.
-Garam masala powder is ready!
-Can be stored in air tight container for up to 2 months.