GARAM MASALA

      Garam masala is a blend of dry-roasted aromatic spices which originated in India. We are using garam masala in so many varieties. With out garam masala our kitchen is not complete. Normally we uses garam masala in non-veg curries, biryanies, in some veg curries and chats. Homemade masala tastes  very good. I learnt this masala preparation from my mom. I used to bring  from home everytime, but this time I only prepared this. It is very easy to prepare and it takes a few mints.

INGREDIENTS  :

Dhaniya / coriander seeds   :    100 gms

Cinnamon  :   10 gms

Cloves       :   10 gms

Zeera / Cumin seeds  :    1tsp

 poppy seeds ( khus khus, gasagasalu)  :   25 gms

Ghee  :  1tsp

Garlic (optional)   :    4,5 cloves

  Heat 1 tsp of ghee in a fry pan and add cloves, zeera, cinnamon and dhaniya fry them for 2 mints. ( Don't fry until it becomes dark colour, if fries like that ur masala colour will be dark. ) Change them in to mixie jar. Then fry poppy seeds also for 2 mints. Blend them to a fine  powder. If ur using immediately then only add garlic cloves. Adding garlic cloves gives good flavour and tastes to ur masala as well as to ur curry. U can store this masala for several months in a air-tight container. ( When ur storing masala don't add garlic.)