Cooking With Garam Masala: The Dos And Don'ts
Do toast your garam masala correctly. The best way is to place the whole spices in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally until they get a few shades darker and release a light smoke and a sweet fragrance. Avoid the temptation to increase the heat to speed the process up. This could cause the spices to scorch and become bitter, or ...