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A Warm, Fragrant Staple for Your Kitchen Apothecary
There are a handful of spice blends that earn a permanent place in my kitchen.
Garam masala is one of them.
Unlike many seasoning blends that lean heavily savory or spicy, garam masala brings warmth more than heat, and that works very well with all the young’uns I have in the Treehouse. Cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, cumin, and cloves work together to create a blend that’s deeply aromatic and incredibly versatile.
It’s one of my husband’s absolute favorites, and he puts it in a lot of things he makes.
Whenever I make a meal that includes garam masala, he notices, and I will often use it if my curry powder is out or low. This blend makes the house smell different; warmer. Dinner feels a little more special. It’s one of those flavors that has become part of our family’s food memories.
And the best part?
Making your own takes only a few minutes.
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Why Make Your Own?
Homemade seasoning blends allow you to:
Adjust the heat to your family’s preference.
Avoid unnecessary fillers or anti-caking agents.
Keep ingredients naturally gluten free.
Make small batches that stay fresh. But, a small batch for a household of our size is by the quart jar.
Save money over time.
Customize flavors as your family’s tastes evolve.
Like most things in my kitchen, I see this as another opportunity to make your pantry work for your family rather than trying to fit your family into someone else’s recipe.
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Nicole’s Garam Masala Blend
Fuel Flow: Neutral Fuel Serves: Multiple
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder (adjust to taste. I find the chili powder less spicy than the cayenne)
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon fennel seeds(I do grind these)
Directions:
Whisk all ingredients together until evenly combined.
Store in an airtight glass jar away from heat and sunlight for up to one year, although the flavor is at its brightest during the first six months.
If you prefer a finer texture, pulse the blend briefly in a spice grinder or blender after combining.
How We Use It
This blend shines in:
Butter chicken
Chicken curry
Lentil dishes
Roasted vegetables
Rice pilaf
Ground beef or lamb
Sheet pan meals
Soups and stews
Yogurt marinades
Dry rubs for chicken
Indian Cabbage Rice
Cauliflower, Kale and Peanut Curry
Egg Curry
Indian Cabbage Curry
Don’t be afraid to experiment. Garam masala isn’t limited to one cuisine or one recipe. Sometimes I’ll sprinkle a little into roasted carrots or sweet potatoes simply because the warm spices complement their natural sweetness.
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Fuel Flow Notes
This seasoning blend contributes incredible flavor with virtually no impact on your meal’s Fuel designation, as written.
Instead of relying on heavier sauces or extra sweeteners for interest, herbs and spices help create satisfying meals by adding depth, aroma, and complexity.
It’s another example of how your kitchen apothecary isn’t just about herbs—it’s also about building a pantry that makes nourishing food something you genuinely look forward to eating.
Save this into your Fuel Flow Meal Planner so you can find it easily.
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Treehouse Tips
Don’t feel like you have to build an entire spice cabinet overnight.
One homemade blend at a time is enough.
Every jar you mix yourself is another small way you’re learning your family’s favorite flavors and making your kitchen work a little harder for you. Before long, you’ll reach for your own blends without even thinking about it.
Those little moments become part of the rhythm of home.
Because I believe that everyone should be Safe, Not Sorry, I want you to be aware of the ingredients and manufacturing of everything you use. That’s the Treehouse Standard.
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Nicole Burch is a Trim Healthy Lifestyle Coach, author, and holistic family life mentor helping women and families rebuild through rooted rhythms, personal governance, and sustainable living. Blending nourishment, discernment, and restoration, she guides others toward resilience, peace, and healing—creating lives that are grounded, aligned, and nurtured at home.
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Nicole Burch is a Certified Trim Healthy Mama Lifestyle Coach, independently offering services based on the THM plan. This coach is not an employee or agent of Trim Healthy Mama, LLC. Coaching services are independently managed, and THM is not responsible for results, business practices, or claims made by this coach.
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