Homemade Garam Masala Blend
Homemade Garam Masala Blend brings a warm, aromatic punch with layers of coriander, cumin, and cardamom balanced by pepper, cloves, and turmeric. It’s fragrant, slightly peppery, and gently earthy, perfect for finishing curries, seasoning roasted vegetables, or stirring into lentils. Keep a jar on hand to elevate weeknight dinners or add depth to festive Indian dishes.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Garam Masala Blend, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 73 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom seeds, peppercorns, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, cloves, and red chile peppers in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toast until fragrant.
- 2
Grind the toasted spices in a clean coffee grinder or spice mill to a fine powder. Add the turmeric and process to blend. Use right away, or store in a sealed jar for up to 1 month.
- Calories 8.68 kcal Low Source 0%
- Protein 0.35 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 1.49 g 1%
- Total Fat 0.24 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 5.46 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.65 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 10.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 41.34 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.4 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.71 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Homemade Garam Masala Blend is an Indian side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 17 mins, serves 20, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Coriander Seed, Dried Chile Peppers, and Fennel Seed. Each serving provides about 8.68 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Garam Masala Blend?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Homemade Garam Masala Blend made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Coriander Seed, Dried Chile Peppers, Fennel Seed, Ground Turmeric. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Garam Masala Blend?
- About 17 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 8.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Garam Masala Blend easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Homemade Garam Masala Blend healthy?
- Homemade Garam Masala Blend has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 8.68 calories and 0.35 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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