Garam Masala

By Hester

Ingredients

• 1 cinnamon stick, 2 1/2 - 3 inches long, broken into pieces
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup cumin seeds
• 1/3 cup coriander seeds
• 1 Tbsp. green cardomom pods
• 1 Tbsp. whole black peppercorns
• 2 tsp. whole cloves
• 1 small dried red chilie, stemmed
• 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp. ground mace

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the cinnamon, bay leaves, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cardomom pods, peppercorns, coves and chile in a medium skillet over medium high heat, stirring often, until the cumin seeds darken to a deep, toasty brown color. 2-3 minutes. The spices may crackle & smoke a bit.

Immediately transfer to a plate or bowl to cool. Add the nutmeg & mace and grind in a pice grinder to a fine powder, working in batches if necessary.