This post may contain affiliate links.For more information, please see our affiliate policy.Leave a ReviewJump to RecipeLearn how to make Garam Masala spice blend, a key ingredient in many Indian-inspired recipes including butter chicken, chana dal, chicken tikka masala, biryani, and more.

Take a shortcut and use all ground spices, or toast and grind whole spices for a more authentic version.  Meggan’s notes I didn’t grow up cooking or eating Indian food, so I started learning the fundamentals in culinary school and in my own kitchen.After reading countless cookbooks and online recipes, I realized that many Indian cooks have innate knowledge that they take for granted.

Through much personal trial and error, and research, I am excited to equip you with the knowledge you need to find success in the kitchen, even if you didn’t grow up with the cuisine.For example, the first time I used cardamom, I added the whole green pod straight to my grinder.Many resources don’t explain that you are supposed to cut the pods open and scrape out the seeds.

They don’t explain it because they already know, and they assume everyone knows.I didn’t know! My failures lead to your success.Beyond cardamom, many of the most popular Indian spices are probably already in your pantry (including cinnamon, ginger, and cloves).

By investing in just a jar or two of new of spices, you’ll be able to cook a wide variety of Indian recipes, from curries to rice recipes, with

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