Toast Whole
15 minToast whole spices until fragrant not burnt.
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Toast whole spices until fragrant not burnt.
Grind to fine powder spice grinder or mortar.
Blend with pre-ground nutmeg mace if used small percent.
Store airtight dark jar label date.
Best practices for basic garam masala.
Garam masala at end cooking — long simmer loses aroma.
Pre-ground garam weak — whole toast grind weekly.
Wear a mask when grinding hot peppers — capsaicin dust irritates lungs and eyes.