Garam masala Jerry Stratton, February 22, 1997 These garam masala recipes are from an amazing resource, Lord Krishna’s Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking: Before grinding, pan-toast on the stove for about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, or oven-toast at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes. Cardamom seeds should be removed from their pods, and the pod thrown out, after toasting. Cool thoroughly before closing the container, label and date, and store away from heat and light. Bengali-Style garam masala Maharastra-Style garam masala 3-4 dried whole chili pods 4 dried whole chili pods 3 tblsp sesame seeds 2 tblsp sesame seeds 2 tblsp green peppercorns 1 1/2 tblsp green peppercorns 2 tblsp black peppercorns 1 1/2 tblsp white peppercorns 2 tblsp white peppercorns 1/4 cup whole cloves 1 tblsp whole cloves four 3-inch cinnamon sticks three 3-inch cinnamon sticks 22 black cardamom pods 20 green cardamom pods 2/3 cup cumin seeds 1/4 cup cumin seeds 1/4 cup coriander seeds 3/4 cup coriander seeds 2 cassia or bay leaves 3 cassia or bay leaves 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground ginger 2 tblsp ground nutmeg Delhi-Style garam masala Punjabi-Style garam masala 1/3 cup whole cloves five 3-inch cinnamon sticks 6 cloves mace 1/2 cup green cardamom pods 1/4 cup black peppercorns 1 cup cumin seeds 3 tblsp whole cloves 3/4 cup coriander seeds four 3-inch cinnamon sticks 1/3 cup green cardamom seeds 1/2 cup cumin seeds Gujarati-Style garam masala 2/3 cup coriander seeds 1/2 tsp ajwain seeds 3 tblsp grated coconut 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tblsp sesame seeds 2 tblsp ground nutmeg 2 tblsp black mustard seeds 1/4 tsp saffron threads 2 cassia or bay leaves 1/4 cup green peppercorns 1/4 cup white peppercorns 2/3 cup green cardamom pods 3/4 cup cumin seeds 1/4 cup ground nutmeg http://www.hoboes.com/Mimsy/Food/garam‐masala/ Rajasthani-Style garam masala 3 dried whole chili pods 4 black cardamom pods 1 1/3 cups cumin seeds 1/2 cup coriander seeds 1 tsp ajwain seeds Uttar Pradesh Style garam masala 3 dried whole chili pods 2 tblsp pomegranate seeds 1/8 tsp saffron threads 5 cloves mace 2 tblsp green peppercorns 2 tblsp black peppercorns 2 tblsp whole cloves 1/3 cup cumin seeds 2/3 cup coriander seeds 1 tblsp fennel seeds 2 cassia or bay leaves 1 tblsp ground nutmeg 2 tblsp white peppercorns Jerry’s Diner garam masala 1/4 cup white peppercorns 1 1/2-2 tblsp green peppercorns 1/4-3/4 cup coriander seeds http://www.hoboes.com/Mimsy/Food/garam‐masala/ .