Garam Masala

By mistiwb

Indian spice blend

Ingredients

• 1 * 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 * 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 2 * 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
• 12 * 12 cardamom pods
• 8 * 8 whole cloves
• 1 * 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Place the first 6 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook until spices smoke, becoming fragrant and turning dark, shaking pan constantly (about 5 minutes). Stir in nutmeg. Remove from heat; cool completely. Place spice mixture in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Store in an airtight container.