Middle Eastern · Sauce / condiment

Afghan Garam Masala

Name: Afghan Garam Masala
Total time: 19 min
Yield: Makes about 30 g
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 5 cardamom pods; 2 cinnamon sticks, about 8 cm long; ½ tsp whole cloves; 2 tbsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp black cumin seeds; ½ nutmeg, whole, grated

A warm, fragrant spice blend of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and two cumins, dry-roasted, ground and finished with fresh nutmeg.

YieldMakes about 30 g
Hands-on5 min
Total19 min
Difficulty

Ingredients

5cardamom pods
2cinnamon sticks, about 8 cm long
½ tspwhole cloves
2 tbspcumin seeds
1 tspblack cumin seeds
½nutmeg, whole, grated

Diet

Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
Vegan

Contains

Nigella (black cumin, kalonji)
Cinnamon
Clove
Nutmeg
Cardamom
Cumin

Taste

Heat
Bitter
Aromatic spice

Equipment

Stovetop
Blender

Season

Any season

Occasion

Meal prep

Effort

Under 20 min active
Under 30 min total
Difficulty 1
Make-ahead friendly

Nutrition

Calories: low
Protein: low
Carbs: low
Fat: low
Fiber: low
Sodium: low

Budget

Budget: low

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