How to Make Kerala Chicken Masala Recipe

Garam Masala

Fifteen minutes later open the lid and stir the chicken then cover it for another ten minutes or when it is tender.

Recipe Summary Garam Masala

I needed this to make butter chicken one night and didn't have any on hand. I keep a well stocked spice cabinet and was able to come up with this.

Ingredients | Kerala Chicken Masala Recipe

⅓ cup cumin seeds

3 tablespoons coriander seeds

3 (4 inch) cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces

5 bay leaves

1 teaspoon nutmeg

5 whole star anise pods

14 green cardamom pods

1 teaspoon whole cloves

1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

1 teaspoon ground mace

Directions

Toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, nutmeg, anise pods, cardamom pods, cloves, peppercorns, and mace together in a skillet over medium heat until very fragrant and you can literally see the scent rising into the air, 8 to 12 minutes; remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

Pour the spice mixture into a grinder; grind into a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.

Info | Kerala Chicken Masala Recipe

prep: 5 mins cook: 10 mins additional: 10 mins total: 25 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 1 /2 cup

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