Taste Buds

If you’re a sucker for Indian food like me but never seem to nail that restaurant style aroma and rich flavor palette at home, here’s my tip: grind your own spices. It’s absolutely worth it!

This is my go-to recipe for garam masala (South Indian style), a versatile spice mix that goes with literally everything. I use it in meat curries, cutlets, fritters, literally whatever I’m cooking. It’s so fragrant and high quality you’ll never want to buy store bought garam masala again.

You’ll need:
✔️ Fennel
✔️ Nutmeg
✔️ Anise
✔️ Cinnamon
✔️ Cardamom
✔️ Clove
✔️ Black pepper

Just roast everything gently until aromatic, let it cool completely, then grind and store in an airtight jar. It stays fresh for months.

The quality of whole spices makes a huge difference here. I get mine from my grandpa’s farm and that’s why this blend tastes so much more flavor packed than anything you’ll find in a packet.

Let me know if you try it!