Spice up your Indian dishes with this aromatic Homemade Garam Masala Seasoning recipe. Create a depth of flavor and aroma that will impress your taste buds!
Toast the coriander, cumin, cardamom pods, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and fennel seeds in a pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the spices.
Transfer the toasted spices to a plate and let them cool.
Once the spices have cooled, remove the cardamom pods from their shells and discard the shells.
Grind the toasted spices and bay leaf together into a fine powder using a spice grinder or coffee grinder.
Store the garam masala in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.