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Where buy garam masala?

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  • 30-10-2011 8:01pm
    #1
    monkey8
    Registered Users Posts: 386 ✭✭


    Anyone know where you can buy garam masala?
    Tried Tesco, no luck.


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    Mr Magnolia
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    It's fairly available, any Indian or spice shop would stock it. My greengrocers have it on a spice rack.


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    The Black Oil
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    The Asian shop near the Luas stop at the Jervis centre in Dublin have it. Some supermarkets should have Schwartz jars of it.

    Moderator: Television, Psychology and Dublin County North.

    CMod: Entertainment



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    The Hill Billy
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    The asian shop on The Quay in Waterford always has it.
    But that may not of use to you. It would help if you told us your general location & then we may be able to give you more relevant advice.


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    dubgal101
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    make your own, its so handy and the flavour is much better.

    2 tablespoons cumin seeds
    2 tablespoons coriander seeds
    2 tablespoons cardamom seeds
    2 tablespoons black peppercorns
    1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon, broken up
    1 teaspoon whole cloves
    1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
    1/2 teaspoon saffron (optional)


    Put the cumin, coriander, cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon, and cloves in a dry heavy pan over medium-high heat. Toast the spices, stirring occasionally, until they turn several shades darker and give off a sweet smoky aroma, about 10 minutes. Do not raise the heat to quicken the process, or the spices will brown prematurely, leaving the insides undercooked. Cool completely.

    Working in batches if necessary, transfer the mixture to a spice mill or coffee grinder and grind to a powder. Stir in the nutmeg and saffron. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

    Garam Masala keeps for 3 months.

    Yield: Makes about 1/2 cup


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    corblimey
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    I'm sure you've tried, but I got mine in Dunnes about 2 months ago after failing to get any in Tesco.


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    Acoshla
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    My local Tesco has it, so maybe the bigger ones stock it?


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    SteelyDanJalapeno
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    buy tesco


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    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 18,436 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    Whilst we're here, any recommendations for what to do with it? I've not used it all that much, but have a good jar of it lying around.

    Moderator: Television, Psychology and Dublin County North.

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    Darkginger
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    The Black Oil wrote: »
    Whilst we're here, any recommendations for what to do with it? I've not used it all that much, but have a good jar of it lying around.

    Garam masala is usually made up of the more aromatic spices - cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms etc - and so is best added towards the end of cooking in order to retain the flavours. I usually add a tsp or so about 5 mins before the end of cooking a curry.


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