Ingredients

• 3 inch cinnamon stick
• 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 5-6 black peppercorns
• 1 bay Leaf
• 4 cloves

How to Make Plain Garam Masala

• Take all the ingredients and mix together.
• Heat ghee, add ingredients and roast on low flame till crisp and golden. It should give off a strong, spicy aroma. Let it cool.
• Pound to a coarse powder, either using a mortar and pestle or dry grind in a mixie.
• Use as required.