Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/4 cup Coriander Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Cumin Seeds / Jeera
  • 3 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 Star Anise
  • 3 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 10 Cloves
  • 12 Cardamoms
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 4 Bay Leaf
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg Powder ((or 1 Nutmeg small piece))

Instruction

  • First measure and keep all the ingredients ready.
  • Heat a heavy bottomed or non - stick pan, so the spices wont get burnt easily. Add coriander seeds and dry roast it for few seconds, till nice aroma wafts.
  • Then add cumin seeds, fennel seeds and roast again.
  • Keep aside in a plate. Then add star anise, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom.
  • Add pepper and bay leaf. Roast everything well, without burning it.
  • Switch off flame, add nutmeg powder and give a quick stir. Transfer everything to a plate and allow it to cool.
  • Transfer all the roasted ingredients, to a dry mixer. Grind it to smooth or coarse powder as per preference. Spread it and cool down. Store it in an dry and air tight container to lock the flavour.Use this garam masala powder for veg hyderabadi dum biryani.