Alexandra Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Is it a paste, oil or powder? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 It's a powder and I've found it at some supermarkets in the spice aisle. McCormick is the brand name. I've used it only once or twice. May I ask what you're making? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Is it a paste, oil or powder?Thanks! powder and you should be able to get it any supermarket in the general spices area...some stores now have an "international" isle which carry Indian flavors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I make mine. Recipe: http://indianfood.about.com/od/masalarecipes/r/garammasala.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieAir Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 It's a blend of spices and there are many different versions which you can find on the internet. Super Target was the only place I could find it in Wichita. Of course I didn't go to any specialty markets, but Walmart and Dillon's didn't carry it and I knew the small town Apple Market and Jack and Jill nearby would not have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I get it at Wegmans in the ethnic food section. I can get a large bag for under $3, I think. I'd be glad to purchase it and send it to you for cost plus actual shipping if you can't find it elsewhere. Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 It is powder and it will be probably old and tired. It is easy to make fresh. What are you making? I have a zillion recipes. Penzey's has one that isn't bad, and is fresher than what you get in a Safeway. Here is my standby, which is more cumin-y than in traditional, but is very very good. I got it from my ex MIL (I was married to a Panjabi for 10 years), and it can be reduced to the "one cardamon seed" level. I grind the small amounts in a coffee grinder. Grind some white rice in it first to get the coffee out, and after to get the spice out. Works well. You can grind the larger amounts through the Kitchen Aid grain mill. Store in glass jar in freezer and it will keep. People love it. Rub it on chicken before baking, or use in chili or Indian food. Basic recipe: 2 C whole coriander 1 cup cumin 3 inches fat cinnamon 3 heaping teas of whole clove 5 teas. whole black pepper scant single teas. of ajwain (optional) 7-8 whole green cardamon pods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 The very best source I know (short of making it yourself) is through Penzey's Spices: http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/p-penzeysgarammasala.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandra Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 I occasionally come across recipes that call for this and they always sound great. I might just have to make my own now that I have a recipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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