Types Of Garam Masalas
Added: (Fri Aug 19 2022)
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A storehouse of flavors is what Garam Masalas are! Though there are multiple tastes and varieties of flavors that one craves, so are the several types of Garam Masalas. Indeed, depending on the type, these Garam Masalas can both make the dish flavorful or unpleasant.
With different flavors and purposes, Garam Masalas not only gives aromatic delight to the dish but also assists in boosting immunity. Additionally, these Garam Masalas vary from person to person and region to region.
Yet with the difference, Garam Masalas have the same base of creation that often includes green cardamom, black cardamom, dried fenugreek leaves, fennel, sesame seeds, mustard seeds, caraway seeds, cloves, coriander seeds, and bay leaf.
Five Types of Garam Masalas Recipes
As you can expect, there are hundreds of types of Garam Masalas, whereas each depends on how one likes its taste. However, we will talk about the top five best Garam Masalas we can create with rich flavors.
With it, it is to keep in mind that there is no standard recipe for preparing one perfect Garam Masala since it is all about one’s taste and desire for flavors in their dish.
Type 1
This Garam Masala is rich in coriander, cloves, cumin, fennel, dried fenugreek leaves, cardamom, and cinnamon bark whereas aromatic.
Ingredients:
Coriander seeds (1 tbsp)
Cumin (2 tbsp)
Peppercorns (1 tbsp)
Cinnamon (3 sticks)
Mace (4 nos)
Black cardamom (3 pods)
Green cardamom (2 tbsp)
Fennel (1 tbsp)
Cloves (2 tbsp)
Bay leaves (3 nos)
Instruction:
Step 1: In a low flame, roast coriander seeds with cumin but before you set it aside, make sure it has got aromatic.
Step 2: After that, roast all the other ingredients similarly until it turns aromatic.
Step 3: Set it all aside and let it cool for a while.
Step 4: Then, blend them all in a coarse powder before you store them in an airtight container.
While you grind the roasted ingredients, a traditional mortar is better than a grinder. This is because the slower you grind them all, the lesser nutrients these ingredients will lose.
Type 2
This Garam Masala is known for the best values and flavors it creates with meat dishes. They give not only the aromatic punch but also add spice to the dish and do not discolor the dish.
Ingredients:
Bay leaves (3 nos)
Coriander seeds (4 tbsp)
Cumin seeds (2 tbsp)
Fennel seeds (2 tbsp)
Star anise (2 nos)
Dry red chilies (4-6 pieces as per taste)
Mace (1 tbsp)
Black cardamom pods (4 pieces)
Sticks cinnamon (2 pieces)
Green cardamom pods (12 pieces)
Black pepper (1 tsp)
Turmeric powder (½ tsp)
Cloves (1 tsp)
Nutmeg powder (1 tsp)
Instructions:
Step 1: Roast all the ingredients (except nutmeg powder) on low heat.
Step 2 After the ingredient is thoroughly roasted, let them cool for a bit.
Step 3: Grind them all together and store them in an airtight container.