Balti Garam Masala

Balti Garam Masala is a traditional Indian recipe for a classic version of the aromatic Garam Masala spice blend typically used to flavour balti dishes. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Indian version of: Balti Garam Masala.

prep time

10 minutes

cook time

10 minutes

Total Time:

20 minutes

Makes:

10+

Rating:

Tags : Spice Recipes Herb Recipes Indian Recipes

Ingredients:

64g coriander seeds
45g White cumin seeds
30g Aniseed
30g Cassia bark; pieces
2g dried rose petals
30g Green cardamom seeds (split open the pods to remove the seeds)
15g cloves
8g Dried mint leaves
4g Dried bay leaves
8 strands saffron stamens

Method:

Lightly roast all the spices (except the rose petals, mint leaves, bay leaves and saffron) in a low oven (do not let the spices burn). They should only give off a light steam and when they give off an aroma, remove from the heat, cool, mix-in the remaining ingredients and grind in batches.

After grinding, mix thoroughly, and store in an airtight jar. Garam masala will last almost indefinitely, but it is always better to make small fresh batches every few months to get the best flavours.