Weight Loss Recipes : Garam Masala (Indian spice blend)

(makes ¼ cup)

Ingredients:2 tsp black peppercorns


1 tbsp cumin seeds


1 tbsp coriander seeds


12 cardamom pods


8 whole cloves


1 (2?) cinnamon stick, broken up


½ tsp ground nutmeg


Preparation:Place black peppercorns, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon in a skillet over medium-high heat.


Cook until spices start to smoke and become aromatic. Constantly shake skillet for 5 minutes then stir in nutmeg.


Remove from heat and let cool completely.


Place toasted spices in a spice or cleaned out coffee grinder and grind until finely ground.


Store in an airtight container.


Tip: Use as a spice rub over your favorite meats like chicken, pork, beef or seafood.


Make 12 Servings:Weight Loss Recipes Amount Per Serving(1 teaspoon (2 g)): 6 Calories, 0 g Protein, 1 g carbohydrates, 0 g Dietary Fiber, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 2 mg sodium