How to Cook Indian Food: How Garam Masala Is Used in Indian Recipes

Learn how to make garam masala in this Howcast food video. RECIPE: 3" cinnamon stick, broken up; 2 tbsp each whole cloves and whole cumin seeds; 1 tbsp each whole coriander seeds and black peppercorns; 2 tsp ground cardamon. Put whole spices, except the cardamom, in a pan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until spices are fragrant but not burning. Immediately transfer to a plate and let cool completely. Use an electric spice grinder, grind spices to a fine powder. Stir in the ground cardamom completely before transferring to a spice container. Spice mixture should retain its flavor for up to 6 months if stored in an airtight container.

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    Maya Kaimal is a cookbook author and Indian food authority. A former photo editor of magazines including Saveur, Maya also published two award-winning Indian cookbooks, inspired by her South Indian father's cooking. In 2003 she left her career in publishing to launch Maya Kaimal Fine Indian Foods. Her product line honors her culinary heritage and makes the exotic and enticing flavors of Indian home cooking an everyday experience for Americans. They are available at Whole Foods, Costco, Williams-Sonoma, and many other retailers across the country.