Garam Masala

"This is a mixture of several hot spices,

generally prepared ahead of time in small quantities

and used as need to flavor meats. It can be bought

in specialty stores, but has a fresher taste if you grind it yourself.

To make about a cupful, you will need:

25 cardamom pods (use seeds only)

1/2 cup whole black peppercorns

1/3 cup cumin seeds

1/cup whole coriander seeds

3 sticks cinnamon, each about 3 inches long

4-6 whole cloves

Combine all the ingrdients and grind very fine.

"An Invitation to Indian Cooking"

~Madhur Jaffrey

More information on Garam Masala here:

Now, my friends, you may be saying to yourself

"I don't think we are at Bruce Barone's Blog anymore

but walked into Bruce's Kitchen."

Not true. You are here.

I finished painting our sitting room

Garam Masala.

Paint from C2Paint.

Here, let's have a look:

Susan and I love the new space. It is very warm and club-like.

All that painting (three coats) made me rather tired

and I soon retired to the living room to read the newspaper.

And lest you think I am new to the color and spice that is Garam Masala

please visit me at my kitchen to learn more about me

and my love affair with Indian food.

Bruce's Garam Masala.

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