Kashmiri Spice Blend (Garam Masala)
Kashmiri Spice Blend (Garam Masala) layers floral green cardamom, sweet cinnamon, and earthy black cumin with peppery heat and a whisper of nutmeg and mace. The result is a deeply aromatic powder that adds warmth and complexity to curries, rice dishes, and marinades, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive feasts.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kashmiri Spice Blend (Garam Masala), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 89 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 67 / 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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- 58
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Place a small skillet over medium heat; add cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, cardamom seeds, bay leaves, fennel seeds, cloves, and mace. Dry-roast until fragrant, 6 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Let the spice mixture cool, then add nutmeg.
- 3
Grind the spice mixture in a spice grinder or coffee grinder to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.
- Calories 10.05 kcal Low Source 1%
- Protein 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 2.11 g 1%
- Total Fat 0.19 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 4.71 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.62 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 25.94 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 38.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.26 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.22 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Kashmiri Spice Blend (Garam Masala) is made with 8 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Cinnamon Sticks, Dried Bay Leaves, and Fennel Seed. Each serving provides about 10.05 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kashmiri Spice Blend (Garam Masala) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Cinnamon Sticks, Dried Bay Leaves, Fennel Seed, Ground Cardamom. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kashmiri Spice Blend (Garam Masala)?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 10.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kashmiri Spice Blend (Garam Masala) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Kashmiri Spice Blend (Garam Masala) healthy?
- Kashmiri Spice Blend (Garam Masala) has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 10.05 calories and 0.17 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. 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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